Senior Research Assistant, Translational NGS Lab

msk; New York (NY); On-site; USD 77,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for the CMO Innovative Lab to drive innovation in multi-omic NGS-based clinical assays. You will design experiments, implement new molecular techniques, and collaborate across wet and dry labs to translate cutting-edge methods into clinical tests.

The role emphasizes experimental design, cross-group collaboration, and potential involvement with the clinical NGS lab and other MSK investigators.

Qualifications

• M.S. in biology/immunology or related field required.
• 4+ years of relevant experience expected.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects with the Innovation team.
• Triage emerging technologies for clinical utility potential.
• Design, develop, and implement novel lab techniques.
• Collaborate with informatics to analyze multi-omic data.
• Facilitate collaborations with scientists and clinicians at MSK.

Skills

Quick learner

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

Education

M.S. in biology/immunology or related field

Job description

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for the CMO Innovative Lab to drive innovation in multi-omic NGS-based clinical assays. You will design experiments, implement new molecular techniques, and collaborate across wet and dry labs to translate cutting-edge methods into clinical tests.

The role emphasizes experimental design, cross-group collaboration, and potential involvement with the clinical NGS lab and other MSK investigators.