Description
Title: Research Associate
Job Type:
Regular Company: Health Research Inc. Department: Pharmacology & Therapeutics Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40FTE:
1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary: Performs a variety of routine and specialized laboratory tests and experimental procedures for the purposes of original research which generally are within a well-defined body of scientific knowledge and typically contribute to larger research efforts of independent investigators.Salary range $55,045 - $69,426 which includes a comprehensive benefits package. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience
1. Master's degree and the equivalent of eighteen (18) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment; or
2. Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of thirty (30) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment.
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:
Completed ALAS Certification: Laboratory Animal Technician
NY State Licensed Veterinary Technician
Over 5 years laboratory animal experience with rodents (mice and/or rats)
BS in animal science or equivalent major
Supervisory experience
Experience in major and minor rodent surgical procedures:
Tumor Implantation (i.e. SQ, sub-renal, intracardiac)
Tumor resection, and castration.
Project Management – logistical experience with animal research models (i.e. transplantable, spontaneous, inducible) and troubleshooting.
Experience in repetitive drug delivery (oral gavage, IP, IV (tail vein and ocular) and SQ).
Experience with repeat tumor measurements overtime via electronic caliper measurement.
Blood collection (i.e., submandibular, saphenous, retro-orbital)
Experience with repeat tumor measurements overtime via electronic caliper measurement.
Small Animal Imaging: Ultrasound, bioluminescence, high resolution X-Ray
Small Animal Radiation Experience: Cesium and X-ray Therapy
Laboratory Animal Colony Management.
Working Familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint software
Organizing and presenting data in graph and table form
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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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