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Senior Laboratory Technician

Are you passionate about scientific discovery and excited by the opportunity to contribute to cancer research that can improve patient outcomes? 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. The starting annual salary for this position is $50,067 and this can include a comprehensive benefits package.

As a Senior Laboratory Technician, you will:

• 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

We're looking for someone who is curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to meaningful cancer research. Successful candidates may have experience in two or more of the following areas: cell culture, molecular cloning, western blotting, CRISPR/Cas9 technologies, metabolomics or LC-MS sample preparation, recombinant protein production and purification, enzymatic assays, RT-qPCR, mouse breeding, handling, and animal procedures, microscopy, immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, bioinformatics.

You'll stand out if you also have:

• Experience working in a collaborative research environment
• Ability to coordinate work across multiple investigators or research teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience maintaining accurate research documentation and records
• Experience contributing to scientific abstracts, manuscripts, or grant submissions
• Peer-reviewed publications (preferred but not required)

At Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to something bigger: advancing research, improving patient outcomes, and helping create a future without cancer. Here's what makes working here special:

• Purpose-driven work - Your research helps advance discoveries that can impact the lives of cancer patients.
• Collaborative environment - Work alongside leading researchers, clinicians, and scientists who are committed to innovation and teamwork.
• Opportunities for growth - Expand your technical skills and research expertise in a nationally recognized cancer research environment.
• Meaningful impact - Every project contributes to a larger mission of advancing cancer research and improving lives.
• Supportive culture - Be part of an organization that values innovation, integrity, teamwork, commitment, compassion, and respect.
• Nationally recognized organization - Join one of the nation's premier cancer centers, where groundbreaking research and patient care go hand in hand.

If you're excited about contributing to impactful cancer research and thrive in a collaborative laboratory environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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