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R21071 Senior Laboratory Technician

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Compensation
$50–64K/yr
Location
BUFFALO, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Laboratory Technician supports cancer research and patient care through hands-on laboratory work. The role analyzes samples, prepares materials, maintains equipment and specimens, and supports research projects. It also involves accurate recordkeeping, inventory management, adherence to safety and quality standards, and training or guiding students and junior team members.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory ProceduresAttention to DetailAccuracyOrganizationLaboratory EquipmentData SystemsCollaborationTraining and GuidanceLearning and Professional GrowthSafety and Quality Standards

Qualifications

Master's in Science-Related Field or Bachelor's or Associate's or High School With ExperienceBachelor's Plus 1 Year Lab Experience or Associate's Plus 3 Years or High School Plus 5 Years6 Months Training or Leading Staff or Students

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

About the RoleAs a Senior Laboratory Technician, youll play an important part in advancing cancer research and patient care. Your work behind the scenes helps ensure that laboratory studies run smoothly, safely, and accuratelysupporting discoveries that can change lives.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, takes pride in organization and accuracy, and is excited to contribute to meaningful scientific research in a collaborative environment. ## What Youll DoIn this role, youll support a variety of research and laboratory activities. You can expect to: Analyze fluid and tissue samples using established laboratory techniquesPrepare and maintain media, cultures, reagents, stains, and solutionsOperate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipmentTrack, store, and distribute specimens for analysisSupport different phases of scientific research projectsMaintain accurate records, reports, and data using computer systemsMonitor inventory and ensure lab supplies are stocked and organizedFollow safety, quality, and compliance standards at all timesTrain and guide students, lab assistants, and junior team membersStay current by participating in trainings, workshops, and continuing education opportunities ## What Youll BringWere looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a mission-driven organization. Successful candidates will typically have: Experience working in a laboratory setting with both routine and research-based proceduresStrong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracyThe ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organizedComfort working with laboratory equipment and data systemsA collaborative mindset and willingness to support and guide othersA proactive approach to learning and professional growthA strong commitment to safety and quality standards ## Why Youll Love Working HereAt Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, every role contributes to a bigger purposeeliminating cancer and improving lives. When you join our team, youll find: Meaningful work: Be part of research and care that impacts patients and families every dayCollaborative culture: Work alongside dedicated scientists, clinicians, and professionals who support each otherGrowth opportunities: Access to training, education, and career development programsSupportive environment: A workplace that values respect, inclusion, and well-beingComprehensive benefits: Competitive pay, health coverage, retirement options, and more Salary range: $50,067 $63,720 ## ## Qualifications:Required Education and Experience 1. Master's degree in a science-related field; or2. Bachelors degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time laboratory experience, including six (6) months experience training or leading subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks; or3. Associates degree in a science-related field and the equivalent of three (3) years of full-time laboratory experience, including six (6) months experience training or leading subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks; or4. High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma and the equivalent of five (5) years of full-time laboratory experience, including six (6) months experience training or leading subordinate staff or students in the performance of assigned laboratory tasks. NOTE:Degrees must be conferred by an accredited school, college, or university, or by an institution recognized by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and/or Health Research Incorporated as adhering to acceptable educational standards.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,067 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$50–64K/yr
  • New York median$53–80K/yr50 salary ranges
  • US median$51–70K/yr228 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $57K, is 13% below the New York median midpoint ($66K) — in the middle half of Laboratory Technician salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 192 open Laboratory Technician jobs in New York and 2,067 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (880 postings).
Education
286 of the 2,067 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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