Senior Laboratory Technician

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

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About The Position

The laboratory of Joseph Longo, Ph.D. in the Department of Immunology is currently seeking to hire a Senior Laboratory Technician. The Longo Lab studies how metabolism and nutritional programming regulate anti-tumor immunity and tumor progression, with the goal of identifying actionable metabolic strategies to treat cancer. The ideal candidate will be a curious, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced research environment and works well with other lab members and collaborators. The candidate will contribute to ongoing research in the lab and be responsible for lab management, including updating and maintaining IACUC protocols, ordering lab supplies, and coordinating safety and regulatory standards. Salary range for this position is $47,683 - $60,686 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a science-related field; or
• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time laboratory experience, including six (6) months experience training or leading subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks; or
• Associate’s degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time laboratory experience, including six (6) months experience training or leading subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks; or
• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time laboratory experience, including six (6) months experience training or leading subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks.
• 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

• Strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills
• Time management skills and competence in multi-tasking
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as an active member of an integrated team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated excellence in two or more of the following techniques: flow cytometry, cloning, immunoblotting, T cell isolation/purification, mammalian cell culture, PCR, metabolic assays, bioinformatics
• Experience generating, analyzing, and presenting data for publications and/or grant applications
• Prior experience working with mouse models of disease would be an asset
• Prior experience with mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and/or lipidomics analyses would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Updating and maintaining IACUC protocols
• Ordering lab supplies
• Coordinating safety and regulatory standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level