Research Associate

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

About The Position

The Hait Lab is hiring a full-time Research Associate within the Departments of Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. This grant-funded position primarily involves performing research laboratory techniques to generate data supporting funded projects on basic cancer mechanisms and therapeutics using ex vivo and in vivo models. The ideal candidate is motivated, has strong critical-thinking skills, and can independently lead and execute research projects. The Research Associate performs routine and specialized laboratory experiments using molecular biology, 3D cell culture, tumor microenvironment and cell-cell interaction methods, animal models, immunohistochemistry, and patient-derived models for cancer research. The role also involves laboratory operations and management, including ordering, inventory and protocol maintenance, and tracking supplies, animal use, and equipment. Compliance with grant funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables, is required. The starting annual salary is $62,514. A full comprehensive benefits package may be included.

Requirements

Master’s degree and the equivalent of at least 18 months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical, or scientific research environment; or a bachelor’s degree and the equivalent of at least 30 months of such experience.
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.
Applicants should provide contact information and/or letters of recommendation from at least two references.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in biomedical science.
Experience as a laboratory research scientist.
Hands-on experience working with laboratory animals, including xenografts, PDXs, and PDOs.
Proficiency in 3D cell culture, histology techniques, and FACS.
Demonstrated experience writing and editing research papers, grants, and presentations.
Ability to independently drive grant-funded research projects and strong critical-thinking skills.
Ability to contribute to laboratory management and smooth laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialized laboratory experimental procedures for cancer research.
Generate data supporting funded projects on basic cancer mechanisms and therapeutics using ex vivo and in vivo models.
Use molecular biology, 3D cell culture, tumor microenvironment, cell-cell interaction, animal model, immunohistochemistry, and patient-derived model techniques.
Independently lead and execute research projects, including grant-funded projects.
Write and edit research papers, grants, and presentations.
Support laboratory management by placing orders, maintaining and updating laboratory inventories and IACUC/IBC/BDR protocols, tracking consumables, supplies, animal use, and equipment, and ensuring smooth laboratory operations.
Comply with funding requirements, including time and effort reporting and grant and contract deliverables.