Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · 12 hours ago
Research Technician, Sawyers Lab
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.21/hr - $39.24/hrMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is dedicated to ending cancer for life through innovative research and compassionate care. They are seeking a Research Technician for the Sawyers Lab to contribute to groundbreaking experiments focused on cancer cell growth and therapy resistance.
EducationHealth CareHospitalLife ScienceTraining
Responsibilities
Perform Ground-Breaking Experiments: develop independence under the mentorship of Sawyers’ lab member and MSKCC physician-scientist Eric Bent
Collaboration: Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment
Techniques & Assays: Perform specialized techniques, such as organoid culture, functional genomic screens, flow cytometry, and other molecular biology and immunology approaches, electrophoresis, TIA, ELISA etc
Animal Handling: Conduct animal studies, including injections, tissue/fluids collection, and animal autopsies
Data Management: Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team
Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology/life sciences
Basic laboratory skills
This position is ideally suited for candidates able to commit to at least two years, given the depth of training and long-term nature of the projects
Attention to detail and strong record-keeping habits
Ability to follow protocols while troubleshooting when needed
Team-oriented approach to supporting postdocs and fellow researchers
Adaptability in a dynamic lab environment
Company
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life.
Founded in 1884
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$102.31MKey Investors
Hyundai Hope On WheelsMassMutual FoundationNational Cancer Institute
2024-08-28Grant· $0.1M
2023-07-12Grant· $0.01M
2022-09-27Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Richard
Vice President for Development
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Cole Manship
Director of Product, MSK Direct
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