Senior Laboratory Technician
About The Position
Health Research, Inc. (HRI) at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to support cutting-edge research in the Department of Urology. Working closely with Dr. Eric Kauffman and Dr. Blake Wilde, this role will contribute to innovative studies focused on kidney cancer biology, tumor metabolism, and identifying new therapeutic approaches for patients. This is a unique opportunity to work across two collaborative research laboratories, helping advance projects from the laboratory bench toward meaningful clinical impact. Your work will play an important role in generating high-quality data that supports discoveries, publications, and future cancer treatments.
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.
- Experience working in a collaborative research environment and coordinating projects across multiple investigators or teams.
- Demonstrated experience in two or more of the following techniques: cell culture, molecular cloning, western blotting, CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, metabolomics or LC-MS sample preparation, recombinant protein production and purification, enzymatic assays, RT-qPCR, mouse breeding, mouse handling and animal procedures, microscopy, immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, or bioinformatics.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate experimental and regulatory records.
- Experience contributing data for scientific abstracts, publications, or grant applications.
Nice To Haves
- Published peer-reviewed research is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support laboratory research focused on kidney cancer and related disease mechanisms
- Perform and maintain a variety of experimental techniques and laboratory procedures
- Collaborate with investigators, scientists, trainees, and research staff across multiple projects
- Collect, organize, and analyze research data
- Maintain accurate laboratory, experimental, and regulatory records
- Assist with study coordination and day-to-day laboratory operations
- Help ensure research activities are conducted safely and according to established protocols
- Contribute data and findings that support scientific publications, abstracts, and grant applications
- Participate in a team-oriented environment focused on innovation and discovery
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
