Developmental Biology Research Technician – Live Imaging

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,505 - 43,105; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Research community

Hands-on training

Publications opportunities

Career mentorship

Job summary

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking a Research Technician to join Dr. Jennifer Zallen's lab. You will work with an interactive, multidisciplinary team using molecular biology, imaging, and genome editing to study cell movement and tissue development.

We provide mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to contribute to publications, with a focus on developing skills in CRISPR, confocal microscopy, and live-imaging.

Qualifications

• BS in biology or related field and relevant lab experience.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and imaging.
• Motivated, collaborative, and able to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Use molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology techniques to study protein localization, dynamics, and function.
• Learn and apply confocal microscopy and time-lapse imaging to study cell dynamics in developing tissues.
• Assist with design and engineering of fly and mouse lines using CRISPR/Cas9 methods.
• Maintain collections of model organisms and collaborate with scientists and students.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Confocal microscopy

Time-lapse imaging

Job description

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking a Research Technician to join Dr. Jennifer Zallen's lab. You will work with an interactive, multidisciplinary team using molecular biology, imaging, and genome editing to study cell movement and tissue development.

We provide mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities to contribute to publications, with a focus on developing skills in CRISPR, confocal microscopy, and live-imaging.