Research Technician I, Microbiology and Immunology
Position Summary
The Holmes Lab and the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University at Buffalo seek a Research Technician I to carry out research projects related to innate immunity and pathogenesis in arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator:
- The candidate will be trained on and perform in vitro and in vivo experiments related to arthritogenic alphavirus infections.
- The candidate will generate and maintain primary cell lines from mice and commercially available cell lines and carry out arthritogenic alphavirus infections in both primary cells and cell lines.
- The candidate will carry out virus infections in mice and perform mouse genotyping.
- The candidate will be required to work at both BSL-2 and BSL-3 and will receive the appropriate institutional safety training.
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 the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.
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.
The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
2 or more years of experience in laboratory work.
Driving Requirements
This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range
$42,000
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
40 hours per week
Is a background check required for this posting?
No
Contact Information
- Contact's Name: Autumn Holmes
- Contact's Title: Assistant Professor
- Contact's Email: holmes8@buffalo.edu
- Contact's Phone: 716-829-3307
Posting Dates
- Posted: 10/26/2026
- Deadline for applicants: Open Until Filled
- Date to be filled: 12/01/2026
References
- Number of references required: 1
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
