Instructional Support Technician, Biological Sciences

Fiscal Year:
2025-2026

Position Title:
Instructional Support Technician, Biological Sciences

Classification Title:
Instructional Support Technician

Department:
Biological Sciences

Posting Number:
P260097

Posting Link:

Employer:
State

Bargaining Unit:
08

Position Type:
UUP Professional

Professional Appointment Term:
Term

Salary Grade:
SL3

Posting Detail Information Position Summary:
The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University at Buffalo is seeking an Instructional Support Technician.

As an Instructional Support Technician, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Set up and maintain biology instructional laboratories, including maintenance of laboratory equipment, implementation and oversight of computer-based labs, and growth and maintenance of laboratory organisms (plants, zebrafish, and other organisms as needed).
• Conduct experiments under guidance of instructor(s) in charge of relevant courses. Assist instructor in preparation and/or revision of laboratory manuals and laboratory prep notes. Prepare educational exhibits and demonstrations as directed by instructor(s) in charge of relevant courses. Assist instructor in the training and evaluation of graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants. Share, with other laboratory staff, responsibility for selection, supervision and evaluation of work study assistants. Incumbent will also maintain inventory and is responsible for the timely ordering of supplies for relevant instructional labs.
• Ensure the safety, security and cleanliness of assigned instructional laboratories. Coordinate proper handling and disposal of hazardous laboratory chemicals.

The ability of the incumbent to cooperate and coordinate with other technical staff members is essential. It is expected that the incumbent will carry out his or her duties in a manner that has a positive effect on the overall instructional and service mission of the Department of Biological Sciences.

Learn more:

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

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biology, or related science with 2 years of experience in a research or instructional laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biology, or related science, plus 3 or more years experience in laboratory research and/or instructional laboratory supervision.
• Experience in growth and maintenance of laboratory organisms.
• Demonstrable experience with web-based instructional tools.

Prodig+:
No

Executive Position:
No

Physical Demands:
Ability to transport laboratory equipment and move with the assistance of a dolly or cart.

Driving Requirements:
This position does not drive a university owned vehicle

Salary Range:
$57,151

Additional Salary Information:

Job Type:
Full-Time

Campus:
North Campus

Posting Alerts:

Special Instructions Summary:
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.

Additional Information:

Is a background check required for this posting?:
Yes

Background Check Notification:
Employment in this position will be contingent on the universitys verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information Contact's Name:
Nicole Hayden

Contact's Pronouns:
she/her/hers

Contact's Title:
HR Officer for Staff Affairs

Contact's Email:
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Contact's Phone:
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Posting Dates Posted:
05/11/2026

Deadline for Internal Applicants:
05/25/2026

Deadline for External Applicants:
06/09/2026

Date to be filled:

References Number of References Required:
3

Reference Cutoff Date:

Instructions to Applicant: