Lab Tech

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

About The Position

Performs technical laboratory work in a scientific research laboratory. Utilizes quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze laboratory fluid or tissue samples. Operates and cares for laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory supplies and related inventory. Prepares standard media, cultures, reagents, stains and solutions. Participates in and performs assigned phases of scientific research projects. Tracks, stores, retrieves and distributes specimens for laboratory analysis; prepares related records. May use computers to organize and analyze laboratory research efforts. Conducts oneself in accordance with established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and compliance standards. Conducts oneself in accordance with standards of professionalism in all aspects of work interactions and communications. Conducts oneself in accordance with organizational and departmental attendance standards. Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops. Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed. Shares expertise with colleagues, offers guidance and ensures knowledge transfer, as needed and as appropriate to the role. Attends meetings as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The Hait Lab is hiring a full-time Laboratory Technician within the Departments of Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. Performs a variety of laboratory duties in a scientific research laboratory focused on mammalian cell signaling and epigenetic gene regulation using ex vivo and in vivo modeling. Performs in vitro cell culture and molecular biology experiments, 3D cell culture, Western Blot, ELISA, qPCR, enzyme assay, IHCs, and FACS, etc., organizing and analyzing laboratory research efforts, and participating in assigned phases of scientific research projects. Maintains appropriate documentation related to procedures in accordance with established IACUC, IBC, BDR, and laboratory policies. Additionally, working with mice (tumor implantation/excision, drug treatment, health monitoring, euthanasia) will be required. This individual will also be responsible for conducting grant-funded research projects. Please provide the contact information and/or letters of recommendation of at least 2 references.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field; or
Associate’s degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time laboratory experience; or
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time laboratory experience.
NOTE: Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.
Bachelor's degree in a science-related field; or
Associate's degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time laboratory experience; or
High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time laboratory experience.
NOTE: Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited school, college, or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and at least 6 months of research experience, including experience with 3D cell culture and animal experimentation.
The candidate should also have experience with molecular biology, tissue culture, Western Blot, ELISA, qPCR, enzyme assay, FACS, etc., be familiar with organizing and analyzing laboratory research efforts, and participate in assigned phases of scientific research projects.

Responsibilities

Performs technical laboratory work in a scientific research laboratory.
Utilizes quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze laboratory fluid or tissue samples.
Operates and cares for laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory supplies and related inventory.
Prepares standard media, cultures, reagents, stains and solutions.
Participates in and performs assigned phases of scientific research projects.
Tracks, stores, retrieves and distributes specimens for laboratory analysis; prepares related records.
May use computers to organize and analyze laboratory research efforts.
Conducts oneself in accordance with established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and compliance standards.
Conducts oneself in accordance with standards of professionalism in all aspects of work interactions and communications.
Conducts oneself in accordance with organizational and departmental attendance standards.
Enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature, and participating in in-service meetings and workshops.
Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed.
Shares expertise with colleagues, offers guidance and ensures knowledge transfer, as needed and as appropriate to the role.
Attends meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Performs a variety of laboratory duties in a scientific research laboratory focused on mammalian cell signaling and epigenetic gene regulation using ex vivo and in vivo modeling.
Performs in vitro cell culture and molecular biology experiments, 3D cell culture, Western Blot, ELISA, qPCR, enzyme assay, IHCs, and FACS, etc., organizing and analyzing laboratory research efforts, and participating in assigned phases of scientific research projects.
Maintains appropriate documentation related to procedures in accordance with established IACUC, IBC, BDR, and laboratory policies.
Working with mice (tumor implantation/excision, drug treatment, health monitoring, euthanasia) will be required.
Responsible for conducting grant-funded research projects.