Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year
2023-2024
Position Title
Research Technician, RENEW Institution
Classification Title
Research Support Specialist
Department
Renew Institute
Posting Number
R240042
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/48879
Employer
Research Foundation
Position Type
RF Clerical/Technical
Type
Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade
N.11
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The RENEW
Institute at the University at Buffalo is seeking a
Research Technician to join a high-performing team
supporting exciting research conducted in the Aga Lab for
Environmental Research and Testing ( ALERT ) and the RENEW
Laboratories under Professor Aga’s directorship. The laboratories
are academic facilities and include analytical instruments and
equipment to extract and process environmental samples.
The Research Technician will provide support to research scientists
by conducting various research projects and will operate and
maintain Core analytical equipment, including Agilent,
ThermoScientific, and Waters gas and liquid chromatography-tandem
mass spectrometer systems (GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS,
respectively).
Primary Responsibilities include:
• Providing general laboratory support to research scientists and
conduct specific and exploratory research projects involving
environmental sample preparation and sample extraction using solid
phase extraction methods, targeted quantitative analysis of
environmental samples using GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP -MS, and ion
chromatography-based methods.
• Maintaining analytical equipment and prepare mobile phases, and
standards.
• Quality assurance and quality control reporting and
monitoring.
• Support for service contracts.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There
are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement
plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy
mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to
support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and
development through our career coaching and training department and
we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn
more about our
benefit packages .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s
leading public research universities and a flagship of the State
University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and
our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university
dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity
and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home,
UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful
thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others
every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo .
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 chemistry, environmental science, or
related field. A combination of education and experience will be
considered in lieu of the degree requirement.
• Formal training in LCMS and GCMS methods and practical
experience with such methods.
• Strong oral and written English language skills, organizational
skills, and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office products,
statistical software packages (e.g., R, OriginPro, etc.)
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain analytical
instrumentation, including GC- and LC-MS/MS systems.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to carry out experiments to completion with general
guidance.
• Ability to work with chemicals and to always maintain lab
safety protocol and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Environmental
Science.
• Hands-on experience with sample preparation methods including
solid phase extraction ( SPE ), chromatography-based separations (
HPLC, GC), and mass spectrometry-based detection.
Physical Demands
Salary Range
$40,000 - $55,000
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
North Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name
Shannon Johnson
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Administrative Assistant
Contact's Email
shannonj@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone
716-645-0310
Posting Dates
Posted
03/01/2024
Deadline for applicants
Open until filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required
3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
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Buffalo NY United States