Research Technician, Minn Lab

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; United States; Sur place; USD 37 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York invites applications for a Research Technician to join the Andy Minn Lab. You will support molecular and cellular experiments, tumor immunology studies, and translational research bridging biology and therapy.

Reporting to the Scientific Research Lead, you will maintain cell lines, perform DNA/RNA prep, CRISPR screening, in vivo tumor work, flow cytometry, and data management, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to advance anti-tumor

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology.
• Experience with CRISPR/gene editing, lentiviral transduction, flow cytometry, or next‑generation sequencing is a plus.
• Experience with mouse models is strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Maintain cancer cell lines and perform DNA/RNA prep, PCR, cloning, lentiviral transduction, and generation of engineered cell lines.
• Support CRISPR screening and validation studies focused on immunotherapy resistance.
• Perform tumor implantation, treatments, monitoring, tissue collection, and tumor processing.
• Prepare samples for flow cytometry, sequencing, and single-cell studies.
• Maintain accurate records, organize data, prepare reagents, and support ongoing experiments.

Connaissances

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

CRISPR gene editing

Lentiviral transduction

Flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

Mouse models

Formation

Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, cancer biology, or related field

Description du poste

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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting opportunity at MSK: Join the Andy Minn Lab as a Research Technician! The Minn Lab studies the molecular and cellular mechanisms that shape anti-tumor immunity and cancer immunotherapy resistance, with the goal of translating these discoveries into new therapeutic strategies. We are seeking a motivated Research Technician with relevant laboratory experience to support studies in tumor immunology, functional genomics, and therapeutic resistance. Working closely with Marco Vincenzo Russo, Scientific Research Lead, and the Minn Lab research team, the technician will support molecular and cellular experiments and in vivo tumor studies.

Role Overview

• Cell and Molecular Biology: Maintain cancer cell lines and perform DNA/RNA preparation, PCR, cloning, lentiviral transduction, and generation of engineered cell lines.
• Functional Genomics: Support CRISPR screening and validation studies focused on immunotherapy resistance.
• Animal Studies: Perform tumor implantation, treatments, monitoring, tissue collection, and tumor processing.
• Flow Cytometry and Genomics: Prepare samples for flow cytometry, cell sorting, sequencing, and single-cell studies.
• Research Support: Maintain accurate records, organize data, prepare reagents, and support ongoing experiments.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, immunology, cancer biology, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Strong experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology.
• Experience with CRISPR/gene editing, lentiviral transduction, flow cytometry, or next‑generation sequencing is a plus.
• Experience with mouse models is strongly preferred.

Core Skills

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and record keeping.
• Ability to independently follow established protocols.
• Scientific curiosity and willingness to learn new techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and work collaboratively.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to take on new challenges.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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