Laboratory Technician - Witkiewicz/Knudsen Lab

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Laboratory Technician in the Witkiewicz/Knudsen Lab. The role involves analyzing fluid and tissue samples, operating shared lab equipment, and preparing media, cultures, reagents, stains, and solutions in a Molecular & Cellular Biology setting.

The position emphasizes maintaining inventories, contributing to safety/compliance, and supporting staff and students as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of full-time laboratory experience with an Associate’s degree as described above.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered for the High School Diploma path.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory fluid or tissue samples using quantitative and qualitative techniques and operate lab equipment.
• Prepare and maintain standard media, cultures, reagents, stains and solutions; manage records and inventories.
• Assist in training or leading staff or students in laboratory tasks and contribute to safety and compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field

Associate’s degree in a science-related field + 2 years full-time lab experience

High School Diploma or GED + 4 years full-time lab experience

Job description

## Laboratory Technician - Witkiewicz/Knudsen LabApply: Medical Research Complex (MRC): Full time: Posted Today: R-21502## **Title:**Laboratory Technician - Witkiewicz/Knudsen Lab**Job Type:**Regular## **Company:**Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division## **Department:**Molecular & Cellular Biology## **Time Type:**Full time## **Weekly Hours:**40**FTE:**1## **Shift:**First Shift (United States of America)## **Summary:**The Laboratory Technician utilizes quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyze laboratory fluid or tissue samples, operates and cares for laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory supplies and related inventory and prepares standard media, cultures, reagents, stains and solutions. The Senior Laboratory technician also prepares standard media, cultures, participates in and performs assigned phases of scientific research projects, tracks, stores, retrieves and distributes specimens for laboratory analysis; prepares related records and may ay train or lead subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks; demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents, and students. They also use computers to organize and analyze laboratory research efforts, maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety and compliance standards, enhances professional growth and development by participating in educational programs, reading current literature and participating in in-service meetings and workshops and prepares other written documentation as required by the profession and the department; maintains, distributes, analyzes and projects information for required records, reports and statistics as directed. The pay range for this position is $52,976 - $67,185 annually which includes a comprehensive benefits package. The listed pay range reflects the range of potential compensation for this role. The actual offer may vary based on qualifications, skills, and experience.## **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. **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 [e-mail] 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.