Cancer Research Scientist - Independent Grants Projects

Roswell Park Cancer Institute; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Cancer Institute is seeking a full-time Research Associate in the Hait Lab within the Departments of Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. The role focuses on performing research techniques to generate data supporting funded projects on basic cancer mechanisms and therapeutics using ex vivo and in vivo models, with a highly motivated candidate who can work independently.

The ideal candidate has strong critical-thinking skills, can lead and execute research projects,

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's with substantial research experience in a lab/clinical setting.
• PhD in biomedical science preferred; hands-on with animal models and cancer research.
• Ability to independently drive grant-funded research projects.
• Experience writing grants, papers, and presentations.
• Maintain lab inventories and update IACUC/IBC/BDR protocols; manage supplies and equipment.
• Provide letters of recommendation from at least two references.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology, 3D cell culture, tumor microenvironment, IHC, and related techniques.
• Lead and execute grant-funded research projects.
• Manage lab operations, inventories, and regulatory documentation.
• Collaborate with Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology teams.
• Prepare and assist with reports, grants, and presentations.

Skills

Critical thinking

Grant writing

Independent research

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

PhD preferred

Tools

FACS

Histology

3D cell culture

Immunohistochemistry

Xenografts

PDXs

PDOs

Job description

Roswell Park Cancer Institute is seeking a full-time Research Associate in the Hait Lab within the Departments of Surgical Oncology and Molecular and Cellular Biology. The role focuses on performing research techniques to generate data supporting funded projects on basic cancer mechanisms and therapeutics using ex vivo and in vivo models, with a highly motivated candidate who can work independently.

The ideal candidate has strong critical-thinking skills, can lead and execute research projects,