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Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center · 1 month ago

Research Associate - cGMP Engineering & Cell Manufacturing Facility

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$60K/yr - $60K/yr

1+ years exp

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a leading institution in cancer research and treatment. They are seeking a Research Associate to perform laboratory tests and experimental procedures that contribute to original research efforts, assist in planning research procedures, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

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

Assists with planning specific research procedures; develops and troubleshoots new techniques that have been written up in the literature; proposes alternative experimental procedures to the principal investigator

Assists with care and maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies; ensures that the necessary supplies are available; periodically orders inventory and supplies as needed

May supervise or participate in the technical training of new staff and students in the laboratory; demonstrates basic laboratory techniques to laboratory assistants and technicians, research fellows, residents, and students; reviews research literature for pertinent information and attends conferences and courses to keep abreast of research field

Processes blood and tissue samples provided to the laboratory from different studies; collects plasma and blood cells for procedures; extracts cells and other biological material as needed for various research projects

Qualification

Laboratory research experienceBiological sciences knowledgeProcess development knowledgeQuality by design knowledgeTechnology transfer knowledgeStatistical design of experimentsTechnical training skillsBasic laboratory techniques

Required

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

Bachelor's degree and the equivalent of thirty (30) months of full-time professional research experience in a laboratory, clinical or scientific research environment

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