Research Technician, Biobank and Pathology Core

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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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting opportunity at MSK: Join our Biobank and Pathology Core as a Research Technician! The MSK Biobank and Pathology Core Facility at MSK is a centralized, comprehensive facility for research involving human tissue. The research facility performs tissue sample procurement, histology, and immunohistochemistry services for MSK investigators and external collaborators. A central pillar of the Biobank Facility is the collection, database annotation, and banking of human biospecimens. Our team of biobanking professionals procures surgical and biopsy research samples from over 8,000 patients per year. Our samples are a key prerequisite for high-impact cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical trial research at MSK.

Role Overview:

• Process human surgical specimens in timely fashion and following specific SOP and individual protocol requirements.
• Extract relevant clinical information and enter data in biospecimen databases.
• Work with surgical pathology prosessing teams to procure tissue.
• Help develop novel protocols for rapid, high-quality specimen procurement.
• Independently design, plan, and set up new protocols for biospecimen collection and processing.
• Participate in Center Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities.
• Work with the Center’s IT team to improve and implement biobanking software solutions.
• Use database tools to query and retrieve inventory.

Key Qualifications:

• BA/BS in relevant scientific field (biochemistry, molecular biology, premed, pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, or related fields). 
• Prior experience in a biological laboratory environment. 
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and experience with medical records is a plus.

Core Skills:

• Ability to work independently and perform repetitive tasks with no loss of accuracy. 
• 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: On-site, 37.5 hours per week; M-F, typically 9 am to 5 pm, with one designated day each week requiring a 1 pm to 9:00 pm. shift.
• Reporting to Supervisor, Core Facilities.

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Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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