Laboratory Technician
Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Type:
RegularCompany:Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park DivisionDepartment: Pharmacology & TherapeuticsTime Type: Full timeWeekly Hours: 40
FTE:
1Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Summary: The Liu lab in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is seeking a full time highly-motivated Laboratory Technician with interests in RNA and/or cancer biology to join our efforts in fighting cancer. The Laboratory Technician performs technical laboratory work in a scientific research laboratory. We employ a multidisciplinary approach that combines classical biochemistry, in vivo mouse models, in vitro patient-derived organoids (PDOs), cutting-edge multi-omics techniques, and advanced bioinformatic analyses to identify key post-transcriptional mechanisms that govern cancer progression and metastasis. We aim to develop innovative therapeutic strategies, in particular RNA therapeutics, to translate these mechanistic insights into the clinic.

This position will allow the selected candidate to learn cutting-edge experimental and bioinformatic techniques essential for genomics and cancer research and have work published in high-impact journals. In addition, regular career development meetings with the PI will also be held to help the selected candidate transition to more advanced academic or industrial positions.

Dr. Liu completed his postdoctoral fellowship in the Laboratory of Systems Cancer Biology at the Rockefeller University, where he and his colleagues employed a systems cancer biology approach to discover the critical role of tRNA-derived RNA fragments (tRFs), a novel class of small RNAs, in regulating gene expression and breast cancer metastasis (Goodarzi, Liu, et. al., 2015 Cell; Liu, et. al., 2022 Mol Cell). Prior to that, Dr. Liu earned a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Pennsylvania, where he combined biochemistry and genomics to study mechanisms that control microRNA biogenesis (Liu, et. al., 2012 Mol Cell; Liu, et. al., 2014 Mol Cell).

Salary range is $39,534 - $50,884 which includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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:
Required degrees must have been granted by an accredited college or university or one recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center as following acceptable educational practices.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate should have basic molecular biology knowledge, hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment outside of a course requirement, in particular experience with molecular cloning, and good organizational and note-taking skills. In addition, the preferred candidate should have willingness to or experience in work with mouse tumor models, and have flexibility to occasionally work outside of established working hours. Moreover, the preferred candidate should have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a good team player, and ability to organize data into figures and present their work to scientific audience in regular group meetings. Knowledge of cancer biology, experience with high-throughput sequencing techniques, biochemical assays, and bioinformatic analyses is desirable but not required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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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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