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Research Technician IResearch Technician I, Pharmacy Practice Position Information Position Title: Research Technician I, Pharmacy PracticeDepartment: Pharmacy Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53162 Job Type: Full-TimePosting Detail Information Position Summary
The
Research Technician I for the
Department of Pharmacy Practice will perform research in the field of infectious diseases in the laboratory of Dr. Yanan Zhao. Research is related to drug discovery against multidrug resistant bacterial and fungal infections. Key areas of focus in the lab include drug discovery against multidrug resistant bacteria causing both systemic and localized infections; developing and running BSL2 small animal infection models for bacterial and fungal pathogens; and delivering small animal infection models for
ESKAPE bacterial pathogens and fungal pathogens to evaluate lead compounds.
Job Duties:
Perform general laboratory functions Assist the Senior Research Scientist in designing and performing experiments within an assigned project Perform data collection and analysis of experimental results The research program incorporates both basic and translational research and is aimed towards clinical translation of its most promising discoveries. The successful incumbent will conduct basic or translational research under the supervision of a full-time Senior Research Scientist. The incumbent will also be responsible for purchasing and maintaining adequate stocks of supplies and reagents. Other responsibilities include maintaining detailed protocols and records of data related to executed laboratory work, organizing and maintaining the lab space, and communicating issues to the Senior Research Scientist, Laboratory Manager, or Departmental Administrator. There is an opportunity to become an integral member of a small productive leading edge research team.
Must be flexible in work schedule. Must be available to occasionally come to the laboratory on weekends for a few hours or stay late in evenings for a given experiment.
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Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in biological sciences or equivalent training Minimum 1 year of relevant experience Must be able to work independently and have strong work ethic Computer and organizational skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with animal infection models in infectious disease and working in a BSL2 lab facility Experience with small animal handling Experience with various routes of administration (e.g., intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous, oral, intradermal, etc.) of compounds and biologics Salary Range Special Instructions Summary
Must be flexible in work schedule. Must be available to occasionally come to the laboratory on weekends for a few hours or stay late in evenings for a given experiment.
Is a background check required for this posting? Contact Information Contact's Name: Yanan ZhaoContact's Pronouns: Contact's Title: Professor, MD, PhDContact's Email: yananzh@buffalo.eduContact's Phone: 716-829-5497Posting Dates Posted: 09/30/2024Deadline for Applicants: Open Until FilledDate to be filled: 10/31/2024
