Pathology Resource Technologist at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York

Job Description:

Title:

Pathology Resource Technologist

Job Type:

Regular


Company:

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division


Department:

Biorepository & Laboratory Services


Time Type:

Full time


Weekly Hours:

40

FTE:

1


Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)




Summary:

Performs and manages simple and complex experimental/laboratory tasks independently within the Pathology Resource laboratories and tissue banks to provide services or laboratory results for customers/investigators for use in research projects related to the treatment and prevention of cancer and cancer-related diseases in a timely, accurate and dependable manner.


Grosses/dissects tissue; loads and operates tissue processor; embeds tissue into paraffin blocks; cuts blocks using microtome or cryostat to make slides or needles to make cores; performs simple staining procedures, special staining, immunohistochemistry, macromolecule extractions from fresh/frozen and formalin-fixed paraffin embedded tissue samples; designs and builds tissue microarrays (including compiling and maintenance of data associated with the design, case information and inventory).


Covers tissue procurement (remnant tissue that is not needed for diagnostic purposes). Handling of fresh tissue including procurement, process, distribute & tissue banking. Pull frozen tissue specimens from the freezers and prepare frozen tissue sections using cryostat to prepare H&E stained slides for QC process. Maintains slide archives. Is able to work individually (late hours) and/or as part of team during regular hours.


Gathers and maintains appropriate data for experiments using the LIMS or Pathology Resource databases and spreadsheets; performs and records quality control and experimental parameters and records of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.


The salary range for this position is $51,305 - $65,202 annually, which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills and experience.




Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience


1. Bachelor's degree in a biological science; or
2. Associate's degree in a biological science and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time experience as a Histotechnician, Histotechnologist I [Roswell Park], Histotechnologist II [Roswell Park], and/or as a Pathology Resource Technician [Roswell Park]; or
3. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of four (4) years of full time experience as a Histotechnician, Histotechnologist I [Roswell Park], Histotechnologist II [Roswell Park], and/or as a Pathology Resource Technician [Roswell Park].


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 a Bachelor's degree in Biological Science and have histology and/or tissue handling experience. They will have experience working in a research laboratory and working with information management systems/databases/computer skills. In addition, the preferred candidate should be able to multi-task and track the progress of a project. They should have experience troubleshooting equipment errors and coordinating with vendor/technical support, strong attention to detail and accuracy.



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.


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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.



Our Core Values



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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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