Lab Manager

Position Title:

Lab Manager

Department:
Department of Periodontics and Endodontics

Posting Link: ">https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./64986

Job Type: Full-Time

The University at Buffalo, School of Dental Medicine, is seeking ahighly organized and motivated Sr Research Support Specialist tojoin the Periodontics research laboratory in the Department of Periodontics and Endodontics. The laboratory studies exposuresrelate to oral and systemic outcomes, including animal studies andhuman translational research.

The Lab Manager will:

• Oversee day-to-day laboratory operations,
• coordinate research activities and data management,
• maintain regulatory and safety compliance,
• and supervise and train research staff and students.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Renato Casarin, the researcher will be central to keeping the lab's projects running smoothly, on schedule, and in compliance.

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• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-beingand success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America'sleading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence andour 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.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due toan applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, publichealth, or a related science field.
• Experience working in a research laboratory or research program.
• Working knowledge of laboratory safety practices and ability tofollow all Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) requirements.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

• Master's degree in a biomedical, oral health, public health, orrelated field.
• Three or more years of experience in research laboratory management, including purchasing, inventory, and equipmentoversight.
• Experience with animal research, including mice and rats, andIACUC training.
• Experience with human subjects research, including IRBsubmissions, informed consent, and HIPAA-compliant data handling.
• Experience with biospecimen collection, processing, and storage(e.g., saliva, plaque, blood) and biorepository tracking.
• Experience with research data management systems such asREDCap, and basic data analysis (e.g., Excel, R, SPSS, or Stata).
• Prior experience supervising or training staff, students, or volunteers.
• CITI certification in human subjects research and Good Clinical Practice.
• Familiarity with oral health, dental, or epidemiological cohortresearch.

Ability to stand for extended periods, perform repetitive benchtasks, and lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment in a BSL-2 environment

$50,000 – $60,000

Occasional early-morning, evening, or weekend hours may be required to accommodate participant visits and time-sensitive specimen processing.

This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

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Contact's Name:
Renato Casarin

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's

Title:

Assistant Professor, Dept of Periodontics and Endodontics

Contact's Email: renatoca

Contact's Phone:

Posted: 10/14/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be filled:

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