Title:
Laboratory Technician
Job Type:
Regular
Company:
Health Research Inc.
Department:
Cancer Genetics & Genomics
Time Type:
Full time
Weekly Hours:
40
FTE:
1
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Summary:
Performs technical laboratory work in a scientific research laboratory. Responsibilities include performing experiments and assisting a senior researcher using cell biology and molecular biology techniques. These tasks will include such things as Cell culturing (maintaining cell lines, passaging, transfection, electroporation), DNA purification using mini/midi/maxi prep kits for mammalian cells and E.coli, PCR, E. coli transformation (electroporation, heat shock), making media and agar plates for bacterial culture, and FACS (Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting).
Salary range for this position is $37,364 - $47,814 annually 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 their Bachelor's degree or Associates with 2 years experience, will be familiar with a personal computer and related laboratory information systems, Cell culturing (maintaining cell lines, passaging, transfection, electroporation), experience with DNA purification using mini/midi/maxi prep kits for mammalian cells and E.coli, prior PCR, E. coli transformation (electroporation, heat shock) experience, prior FACS (Fluorescence Activated Cell Sorting) and experience making media and agar plates for bacterial 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.
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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Health Research Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division participates in the E-Verify program.
