Research Associate

Title : Research Associate

Job Type :

Regular Company : Health Research, Inc. (HRI) Roswell Park Division Department : Center for Immunotherapy Time Type : Full time Weekly Hours : 40

FTE :

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.

The pay range for this position is $57,247 - $72,203 annually which includes a comprehensive benefit 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 :

The preferred candidate should have hands-on handling of the manufacture of cell therapy products (dendritic, T cells, viral vector production (lenti and retro)) for clinical studies, working the GMP cleanroom environment;

knowledge of FACT, cGMP, and FDA biologics regulations; and project management skill set, team / trainer in GMP setting.

The preferred candidate should have knowledge of commonly utilized tools in cell therapy or blood processing laboratories (examples CliniMACS Plus and CliniMACS Prodigy, Cocoon) - including : Blood Processing techniques - Manual Ficoll, CliniMACS Plus / CliniMACS Prodigy, PCR / qPCR);

BSC and GMP experience.

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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