Research Technician — Translational Cancer Lab

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in NYC seeks a Research Technician to join the Philipp Niethammer Lab. You will support laboratory operations, execute techniques from CRISPR screening to fluorescent imaging, and assist in data management and collaborations with postdocs and researchers.

Applicants should hold a biology/life sciences degree with tissue culture and molecular biology experience, and be comfortable working with zebrafish. Onsite 37.5 hours/week with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or life sciences.
• Experience with tissue culture & molecular biology techniques.
• Comfort handling zebrafish larvae or adults, including monitoring and genotyping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies.
• Perform specialized techniques, such as CRISPR screening, flow cytometry, sterile mammalian tissue culture, cellular transfection (lipofectamine), molecular protein design and engineering, fluorescent imaging, paraffin tissue processing & embedding.
• Conduct animal studies, including injections, tissue/fluids collection, and animal autopsies, euthanasia, animal-handling and nursery.
• Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
• Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

Skills

Tissue culture

Molecular biology

Zebrafish handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/life sciences

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in NYC seeks a Research Technician to join the Philipp Niethammer Lab. You will support laboratory operations, execute techniques from CRISPR screening to fluorescent imaging, and assist in data management and collaborations with postdocs and researchers.

Applicants should hold a biology/life sciences degree with tissue culture and molecular biology experience, and be comfortable working with zebrafish. Onsite 37.5 hours/week with competitive pay.