Laboratory Technician at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York

Job Description:

Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Type:

Regular
Company:Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division
Department: Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Time Type: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40

FTE:

1
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)




Summary: The lab of Dr. Jason Kirk in the department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics is in search of a candidate to support basic and translational research in the field of prostate cancer. The labs focus is on understanding the basic mechanisms of prostate cancer castration resistance and identification of novel therapeutic strategies to overcome said resistance. Understanding of resistance mechanisms is determined through mouse modeling and analysis of clinically relevant samples when appropriate. The successful candidate will have clear communication skills, a willingness to learn, and good time management skills. In addition to general lab duties, it is expected that the successful candidate will help in administrative support and record keeping for the lab.


Salary range $38,859 - $49,727 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.




Qualifications:Required Education and Experience


1. Bachelor's degree in a science-related field; or
2. Associate's degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time laboratory experience; or
3. 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.



Preferred Qualifications



The preferred candidate will have good organizational and record keeping skills; a willingness to learn and proficiency in Microsoft Office; the ability to analyze and interpret data and have a basic understanding of general lab techniques, including IHC, Western Blotting, QRT-PCR, and mammalian cell culture.



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement



Roswell Park Cancer Institute Corporation (RPCIC) and Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division believe that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities, and we do not discriminate against our employees, applicants or job seekers because of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, creed, age, disability, pregnancy-related condition, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, genetic information, individual's relationship or association with a member of a protected category or any other protected group status as defined by law.


Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans



Reasonable Accommodation Request



RPCIC and HRI are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email HR-PayAndBenefits@RoswellPark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.



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Grant Funding



This is a grant-funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables is required.



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