Research Technician, Ganesh Lab

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer research institution is seeking a Research Technician to join the Ganesh Lab in New York City. The ideal candidate will prepare lab equipment, conduct animal studies, and manage research data. A Bachelor’s degree in life sciences is required, along with experience in specialized lab techniques like PCR and ELISA. Enjoy a collaborative environment and the chance to contribute to groundbreaking cancer research. The role offers competitive pay and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience with organoid generation, long-term culture, PCR, Western blot and/or ELISA.
• Comfort working directly with animal models is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, and essential supplies.
• Conduct animal studies, including injections and tissue collection.
• Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented approach

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or life sciences

Tools

PCR

Western Blots

ELISA

Job description

About Us

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Join the Ganesh Lab as a Research Technician!

You will have a chance to contribute directly to identifying vulnerabilities in metastatic colorectal cancer. Through close collaboration with clinicians, the lab’s findings guide new approaches to overcome therapy resistance and improve outcomes for patients facing metastatic cancer.

Role Overview

• Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies.
• Techniques & Assays: Perform specialized techniques, such as organoid generation and long-term culture, cell-based assays, PCR, Western Blots, ELISA etc.
• Animal Handling: Conduct animal studies, including injections, tissue/fluids collection, and animal autopsies to facilitate downstream analyses.
• Data Management: Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
• Collaboration: Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or life sciences.
• Experience with organoid generation, long-term culture, PCR, Western blot and/or ELISA.
• Comfort working directly with animal models is required for this role.

Core Skills

• Attention to detail and strong record-keeping habits.
• Ability to follow protocols while troubleshooting when needed.
• Team-oriented approach to supporting postdocs and fellow researchers.
• Adaptability in a dynamic lab environment.

Additional Information

• Location: NYC; Zuckerman Research Center
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite)

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• Benefits

Pay Range: $26.21 - $39.24 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing

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