Senior Research Technician, SAIL

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center:
Join our Research Team as a Senior Research Technician!

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.

• 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.

• Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2 years of experience.
• Background in molecular biology.

• Outstanding communication and self‑awareness.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving to optimize efficiency.
• Adaptability and resilience to lead change and innovation.
• Collaboration and building trusting relationships.

• Location:
  
  Zuckerman Research Center, NYC
• Schedule:
  
  M‑F 37.5 hours per week (onsite)

Pay Range: $32.10 - $49.79

FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt

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