Research Technician/Research Assistant

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Research Technician/Research Assistant for the Single-cell Analytics Innovation Lab (SAIL). The role focuses on developing and applying cutting-edge single-cell and spatial genomics technologies to study tumor heterogeneity and the tumor-immune environment.

The candidate will prepare and maintain lab equipment, perform spatial genomics assays, manage data, and collaborate with clinical trial teams on large-scale single-cell datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Background in molecular biology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain lab equipment, reagents, assays, and other essential supplies.
• Develop and run spatial genomics assays.
• Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
• Collaborate on projects to collect large-scale single-cell datasets with clinical trial teams.

Skills

Molecular biology

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Join the Single-cell Analytics Innovation Lab (SAIL) as a Research Technican/Research Assistant! A driving motivation of the Single-cell Analytics Innovation Lab (SAIL) at MSKCC is to develop cutting-edge single-cell and spatial genomics experimental technologies, including single-cell genomics and multiplexed imaging, to explore questions in tumor heterogeneity, metastasis, and the tumor-immune environment. The work in our dynamic multi-disciplinary team involves the use of technologies such as droplet microfluidics, spatial genomics, imaging, molecular biology, and high-throughput sequencing. We are seeking a diligent and dedicated wet-lab researcher who is interested in learning about and developing new technologies for cancer research. We welcome candidates with a range of experience levels. The final title and position level will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Role Overview

Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, reagents, assays, and other essential supplies; test and develop new reagents and protocols of general interest for the lab.

Techniques & Assays: Develop and run spatial genomics assays.

Data Management: Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.

Collaboration: Participate in projects to collect large-scale single-cell datasets in collaboration with clinical trial teams.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Background in molecular biology.

Additional Information

Location: Zuckerman Research Center, NYC

Schedule: M-F 37.5 hours per week (onsite)

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Compensation Philosophy

Benefits Pay Range: $26.77 - $107,600.00

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

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

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