Research Technician - Tumor Immunology & Genomics

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

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Research Technician to support studies in tumor immunology, functional genomics, and therapeutic resistance. The role involves maintaining cancer cell lines, preparing DNA/RNA, performing PCR and cloning, and assisting with in vivo tumor studies.

The technician will also help with CRISPR screening and sequencing tasks. Working closely with the Minn Lab leadership, you will contribute to experimental design, data recording, and reagent

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain cancer cell lines and perform DNA/RNA preparation, 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 in vivo.
• Prepare samples for flow cytometry, cell sorting, sequencing, and single-cell studies.
• Maintain accurate records, organize data, and assist with ongoing experiments.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology

CRISPR gene editing

Lentiviral transduction

Flow cytometry

NGS

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

CRISPR/gene editing

Lentiviral transduction

Flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a Research Technician to support studies in tumor immunology, functional genomics, and therapeutic resistance. The role involves maintaining cancer cell lines, preparing DNA/RNA, performing PCR and cloning, and assisting with in vivo tumor studies.

The technician will also help with CRISPR screening and sequencing tasks. Working closely with the Minn Lab leadership, you will contribute to experimental design, data recording, and reagent