Research Technician — Molecular Biology & Cryo-EM Lab (NYC)

Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Centre; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking a Research Technician for the Melinda Diver Lab. The role focuses on supporting laboratory operations and executing a range of molecular, biochemical, and cellular techniques to investigate transport mechanisms related to cancer and neurodegeneration.

You will engage in cloning, cellular assays, CRISPR screens, protein expression and purification, and omics workflows, contributing to disease-target discovery and drug development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Prior laboratory experience is welcome but not required. Full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, solutions, and other essential supplies that keep the lab running smoothly.
• Techniques & Assays: Learn and perform a wide range of techniques spanning molecular and cell biology (molecular cloning, cellular assays, CRISPR screening), biochemistry and structural biology (protein expression and purification, enzymology, functional transport assays, single-particle cryo-EM), and omics approaches (proteomics, metabolomics, RNA-seq).
• Data Management: Record and analyze experimental data, prepare reports, and share insights with the research team.
• Collaboration: Work closely with graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

Skills

Molecular cloning

CRISPR screening

Protein expression

Cryo-EM analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or related field

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City is seeking a Research Technician for the Melinda Diver Lab. The role focuses on supporting laboratory operations and executing a range of molecular, biochemical, and cellular techniques to investigate transport mechanisms related to cancer and neurodegeneration.

You will engage in cloning, cellular assays, CRISPR screens, protein expression and purification, and omics workflows, contributing to disease-target discovery and drug development.