Research Technician, Sawyers Lab

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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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Join the Charles Sawyers Lab as a Research Technician! As a member of the Sawyers Lab, you will contribute to research that uncovers how cancer cells grow and develop resistance to targeted therapies – work that has already led to multiple FDA-approved treatments and continues to shape how cancer is treated in the clinic! We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual to drive high-impact cancer biology projects. Research will focus on therapy resistance, the tumor microenvironment.

Role Overview:

• 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.

Key Qualifications:

• 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.

Core Skills:

• 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.

Additional Information:

• Location: NYC; Zuckerman Research Center
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite)

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Pay Range: $26.21 – $39.24

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Closing:

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