Seeking a candidate to serve as a
Research Technician II in the
Department of Oral Biology. Projects in Dr. Visser’s research group focus on microbial pathogenesis and interactions of oral bacteria with host cells. The selected candidate will carry out experiments as required. Duties will also include being responsible for day-to-day operations of the laboratory; such as routine maintenance, organizing and ordering supplies and record keeping. Excellent organizational skills, ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn new lab techniques are key. Simultaneous performance of more than one procedure may be required.
Methods used may include:
- bacterial culture
- molecular biology techniques (such as PCR, cloning, RNA and DNA extraction)
- microscopy imaging
- mammalian tissue culture
- immunological techniques (such as western blot, ELISA, protein expression)
- animal handling and cell isolation
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.
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