Research Technologist

Health Research, Inc. (HRI) at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a Research Technologist to support groundbreaking research in the Department of Urology. Working with Dr. Eric Kauffman and Dr. Blake Wilde, you'll contribute to studies focused on kidney cancer biology, tumor metabolism, and identifying new treatment opportunities for patients.

About the Role

Are you excited by the opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer research and work alongside leading scientists who are advancing the future of patient care? In this role, you'll work across two collaborative laboratories, helping researchers generate the data and discoveries that move promising scientific ideas closer to clinical impact. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on laboratory work, thrives in a team environment, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to cancer research.

The starting annual salary for this position is $52,979 and includes a full comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Support preclinical, translational, and clinical research projects focused on kidney cancer
• Perform laboratory experiments and research procedures using established protocols
• Assist with data collection, organization, and documentation
• Collaborate with investigators, scientists, students, and laboratory staff across multiple projects
• Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and research records
• Ensure accurate experimental and regulatory documentation
• Contribute to research studies that may support scientific publications, presentations, and grant applications
• Help maintain a productive, organized, and safe laboratory environment

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a clinical or scientific discipline; or Bachelor’s degree in a clinical or scientific discipline and one (1) year of full-time experience in a laboratory setting
• Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university
• Experience working in a collaborative research environment and coordinating projects across multiple investigators or teams
• Demonstrated experience in two or more of the following techniques: cell culture, molecular cloning, western blotting, CRISPR/Cas9 approaches, metabolomics or LC-MS sample preparation, recombinant protein production and purification, enzymatic assays, RT-qPCR, mouse breeding, mouse handling and animal procedures, microscopy, immunofluorescence/immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, or bioinformatics
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate experimental and regulatory records
• Experience contributing data for scientific abstracts, publications, or grant applications

Skills

• 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

Benefits

• Meaningful work contributing to research that helps advance cancer treatments and improve patient outcomes
• Collaborative culture working alongside dedicated scientists, clinicians, and research professionals
• Professional growth opportunities to expand technical skills and build your research career
• Purpose-driven mission where every role contributes to advancing research and easing the burden of cancer
• A supportive environment guided by values of innovation, integrity, teamwork, commitment, compassion, and respect
• Work at one of the country's leading cancer centers, known for groundbreaking research and world-class patient care
• Full comprehensive benefits package

Pay

Starting annual salary: $52,979

Schedule

• Full time
• 40 hours per week
• First shift