Research Technician I, Oral Biology
Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2026-2027
Position Title
Research Technician I, Oral Biology
Classification Title
Research Technician I
Department
Department of Oral Biology
Posting Number
R260127
Posting Link
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Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type
Part-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
N.4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
A Research Technician I position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's Department of Oral Biology with Dr. Camila Sabatini's research team. The primary objective of this position is to study dental pulp stem cells, with a focus on regenerative dentistry. The successful candidate should be able to manage multiple detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision, capable of trouble-shooting and critical thinking, develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging, molecular biology techniques, perform administrative tasks, self-motivated, dedicated and creative. Excellent organizational skills, ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn new lab techniques and follow instructions are key. Prior experience with animal work is a strong plus.
The activities of the Research Technician I will consist of:
- Mammalian cell culture;
- DNA/RNA extraction and PCR;
- Protein detection/quantification and cell signaling studies (immunofluorescence, western blotting, ELISA, plasmid recombination);
- Mice and Ferret: maintaining the colony, breeding and genotyping, and sample harvesting;
- Histology (sample preparation);
- Microscopy imaging (brightfield, confocal, and transmission electron microscopy);
- Flow cytometry: multiple channel FACS analysis and immune profiling;
- Administrative duties (taking notes during lab meetings, assisting with purchase orders and inventory management, and managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization);
- Training and supervision of new technicians and students;
- Requires experience with statistical software Graphpad Prism.
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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires education in a biomedical science or related field and at least one year of experience directly related to research or the program.
- Experience working in a research laboratory and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols.
- Experience with animals.
- Tissue culture skills.
- Histology sample preparation.
- Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting
- Highly self-disciplined.
- Proficient in Graphpad Prism, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic imaging software (ImageJ, QuPath).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry;
- Experience in PCR;
- Microscopy imaging
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
$20,951.40 - $21,600.00
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus
South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Camila Sabatini
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates
Posted
08/20/2026
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
09/10/2026
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant