Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2025-2026
Position Title
Research Support Specialist in the National Crystallization Center
Classification Title
Research Support Specialist
Department
Biochemistry
Posting Number
R250179
Posting Link
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59880
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical
Job Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
N.11
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Research Support Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations for optimization crystallization services in the National Crystallization Center (NCC), as well as assisting with the high-throughput operations. The NCC is a research facility serving the structural biology community, that focuses on advancing crystallization science and providing researchers access to state-of-the-art experimental methods for generating macromolecular crystals for structure determination. As a member of the National Crystallization Center team, the candidate will work in a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment, with opportunities to take initiative and expand your skillset in structural biology.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
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
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Some experience working in a laboratory
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented approach to conducting work and solving problems
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to acquire new skills and ask questions
Preferred Qualifications
- Laboratory skills including pipetting, accurate weighing, microscopy, and molecular biology skills
- Experience with structural biology and knowledge of protein crystallization experimental set-up
- Familiarity with electronic record keeping and Laboratory Information Management Systems
Our University Community
Physical Demands
- Time spent standing during laboratory work
- Occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs.
Driving Requirements
Salary Range
$35,000 - $40,000
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
37.5 hours per week
Campus
Downtown Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Cover letter describing interest in the position and previous experience, as well as a current CV/Resume
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Dr. Sarah Bowman
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Associate Professor, Biochemistry
Contact's Email
sebowman@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-881-7509
Posting Dates
Posted
11/05/2025
Deadline for applicants
Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
01/01/2026
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant