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Research, Clinical Trials & Data Science Careers

At MSK, research teams help turn discovery into better care for patients. From clinical trials and laboratory research to bioinformatics and data science, teams across MSK work closely together to advance cancer treatment. Here, researchers, clinicians, and data experts collaborate every day to bring new ideas and therapies to patients faster.

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Laboratory Research

At MSK, research connects discovery, clinical trials, and data to bring new treatments to patients and move cancer care forward.

Laboratory Research

Laboratory research teams at MSK study cancer at every level, helping drive discoveries that can lead to new treatments and therapies. Researchers work closely with clinical and data teams across MSK and the Sloan Kettering Institute to help turn scientific discovery into real progress for patients.

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Ross Levine

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Levine is helping drive the future of cancer research at MSK, working to bring new hope and treatment options to people facing rare cancers. We lead the world in science, innovation, and in understanding disease, but our greatest responsibility is bringing that science to patients. There are still people with rare cancers who don’t have enough options, who need new medicines, and who need hope. They need us to work harder tomorrow than we did yesterday. Together, we will — because this mission is bigger than all of us. Thank you for being part of it.”
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Kathryn Taylor, PhD

Assistant Member, Cancer Biology and Genetics Program, Sloan Kettering Institute

Dr. Kathryn Taylor is helping advance the growing field of cancer neuroscience, studying how the nervous system influences pediatric and young adult cancers to help develop new treatment options. “Now it's about translating that understanding into something that can actually help patients. That's what drives me.”
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Dr. Borys Mychalczak

Chief Attending

For four decades, Dr. Mychalczak has helped advance cancer care at MSK while working alongside teams committed to innovation and excellence. “Contributing to an institution at the leading edge of cancer treatment discovery keeps me motivated and excited about the future.”
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Working Here

What It’s Like to Work in Our Labs

At the Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI), lab teams work together to explore new ideas and advance cancer research. You’ll be part of a community focused on discovery, learning, and real impact.

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Life in the Lab

Working in an MSK lab means being part of a team driven by curiosity and discovery. Research technicians, assistants, and scientists work side by side to run experiments, share ideas, and learn from each other. Labs at SKI offer hands-on experience, access to advanced tools, and the chance to contribute to meaningful research every day.
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A Culture of Discovery

At SKI, collaboration is part of daily work. Teams across labs and disciplines share knowledge and support each other’s progress. Whether you are early in your career or an experienced scientist, you’ll be part of an environment that values learning, innovation, and the drive to improve patient care.
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Lab Career FAQs

Common Questions About Research Careers at MSK

What is it like to work in a lab at MSK?

MSK labs are team-based and focused on discovery. You’ll work with scientists and other team members to run experiments, share ideas, and learn every day.

What roles are available in research labs?

Roles include research technicians, research assistants, and scientists. Each role helps support experiments, manage data, and move research forward.

Can I grow my career in research at MSK?

Yes. MSK offers learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities. You can build new skills, take on more responsibility, and grow your career over time.

If you are looking for a place where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly matters, MSK offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career in cancer care.
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