Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · 13 hours ago
Research Technician, Norman 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. The Research Technician in the Norman Lab will contribute to experiments using advanced functional genomics technologies and gain valuable skills in an interdisciplinary training environment.
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Responsibilities
Perform mammalian tissue culture and routine analysis of cells by flow cytometry, microscopy, qPCR, and other methods
Clone lentiviral vectors, perform large-scale lentiviral preps, and create stable cell lines
Perform single-cell RNA sequencing experiments and library preparation according to manufacturer protocols
Train to clone sgRNA libraries and perform state-of-the-art CRISPR screens and Perturb-seq experiments
Participate in the analysis of experimental data as it is generated
Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a collaborative lab environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a biology/life sciences
Experience in mammalian tissue culture (particularly with primary fibroblasts or macrophages), molecular cloning, lentiviral transduction, and CRISPR genetics are strong positives
Experience with genomics techniques or data analysis is a plus but not required. The lab's analysis work is conducted in Python
This role is best suited for candidates planning to stay for two years, which allows time to develop expertise before the next step in your career
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
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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