University at Buffalo - Buffalo, NY
posted 4 months ago
The University at Buffalo's Microbiome Center, located within the School of Dental Medicine, is seeking a full-time Laboratory Project Coordinator. This role is pivotal in coordinating the development of microbiome projects, which includes tracking samples and data across various collaborating laboratories and institutions. The successful candidate will assist with nucleic acid extractions, specifically DNA and RNA, utilizing both standard and customized protocols. Additionally, the coordinator will play a key role in managing project budgets and invoices, ensuring that financial aspects are handled efficiently. In this position, the Laboratory Project Coordinator will also be responsible for organizing and planning activities within the Microbiome Center, which includes scheduling seminars and meetings. A significant part of the role involves overseeing the maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring that all tools and machines are functioning optimally. The coordinator will assist the Principal Investigator with various laboratory projects, applying techniques from molecular biology and microbiology as needed. The typical work hours for this position are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.