Senior Research Assistant, Lareau Lab

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.

The Lareau Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center uses computational and genomics-based approaches to understand how immune and hematopoietic cells adapt and evolve over time, particularly in response to disease and therapy. You will help lead a cutting-edge research group at the intersection of single-cell multi-omics, computational virology, and preclinical therapeutic development. The successful applicant will play an active role in leading the day-to-day success of the experimental lab and contribute to a multitude of ongoing projects.

• Laboratory Management :
  Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, assays, and other essential supplies.
• Techniques & Assays :
  Perform molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, flow cytometry, yeast surface display, mammalian cell culture, DNA extraction, and library preparation for next-generation sequencing.
• Data Management :
  Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
• Compliance:
  Ensure the lab remains compliant with safety standards, legal regulations, licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Collaboration :
  Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree with 8 years of molecular biology experience.

• 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.

Location:

NYC;
Zuckerman Research Center

Schedule:

37.5 hours per week (onsite)

• Lareau Lab
• Compensation Philosophy
• Benefits

Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $

FSLA Status:
Exempt

Closing :

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