Laboratory Technician

Title

Laboratory Technician Job Type

Regular Company

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division Department

Urology Time Type

Full time Weekly Hours

40 FTE

1 Shift

First Shift (United States of America)

Summary

About the Role

Are you excited by the idea of helping advance cancer research that could improve the lives of patients? As a Laboratory Technician with the Department of Urology, you will play an important role in supporting innovative kidney cancer research in the laboratories of Dr. Eric Kauffman and Dr. Blake Wilde.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work across both labs, contributing to research focused on kidney cancer biology, tumor metabolism, and identifying new therapeutic approaches. You'll be involved in a true bench-to-bedside research environment, helping connect discoveries made in the laboratory to potential future treatments for patients.

We're looking for someone who is naturally curious, highly organized, and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team. Whether you're conducting experiments, supporting animal studies, helping coordinate research projects, or assisting with patient-focused research activities, your work will have a meaningful impact on the fight against cancer.

The starting annual salary for this position is $42,434 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll support a variety of research and laboratory operations activities, including

• Perform laboratory techniques such as cell culture, molecular biology, and biochemical assays
• Assist with mouse models used to study kidney cancer
• Help coordinate projects that span multiple research teams and investigators
• Maintain accurate experimental records and research documentation
• Support patient enrollment for research studies and assist with tissue collection for laboratory analysis
• Contribute to laboratory organization, inventory management, and supply ordering
• Assist with regulatory and compliance documentation
• Help maintain a safe, efficient, and collaborative research environment
• Work closely with scientists, clinicians, trainees, and research staff to move projects forward

What You'll Bring

Successful candidates will bring a combination of scientific curiosity, attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

Preferred qualifications include

• Experience working in a collaborative research setting
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively across teams

Hands-on experience with two or more of the following

• Cell culture
• Molecular cloning
• Western blotting
• CRISPR/Cas9 techniques
• Metabolomics or LC-MS sample preparation
• Recombinant protein production and purification
• Enzymatic assays

RT-qPCR

Mouse breeding, handling, or animal procedures

Microscopy

• Immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry
• Flow cytometry

Bioinformatics

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience contributing data for scientific abstracts, publications, or grant applications is a plus
• Peer-reviewed publications are welcomed but not required

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to a larger mission: eliminating cancer's grip on humanity through discovery, innovation, and compassionate care.

When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to

• Contribute to research that has the potential to improve cancer treatment and patient outcomes
• Work alongside leading scientists, clinicians, and innovators in cancer research
• Be part of one of the nation's premier cancer centers and a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Grow your skills in a collaborative environment that values learning and discovery
• Make a meaningful impact while being supported, respected, and valued as part of a mission-driven team
• If you're passionate about science, eager to learn, and motivated by the opportunity to help advance cancer research, we'd love to hear from you.

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

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.

• 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.
• Published peer-reviewed research is desirable but not required.

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-BenefitsandLeaves@roswellpark.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Our Core Values

RPCIC and HRI are committed to providing an environment where patients, families, employees and community are treated with courtesy and respect. We support an inclusive environment that nurtures the talents, skills and abilities of each individual to embody and reflect our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Commitment, Compassion and Respect.

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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