Research Technician, Pathology Core Facility

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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.

The MSK Biobank: Biofluids Division is a centralized facility for the processing and storage of human biological specimens from patients with hematologic and lymphoid malignancies as well as solid tumors.  The Biobank does not conduct actual investigative research, but instead provides biospecimens to other investigators at MSKCC conducting research using human biospecimens.  These may include blood cells, plasma, serum, bone marrow cells, or lymphoid cells or tissue.  Each stored specimen is linked to demographic and clinical information regarding the patient’s diagnosis, treatment history, and treatment response.  The Biobank adheres to stringent quality control standards to ensure that stored biospecimens are of consistent quality and linked to validated clinical information for MSKCC investigators using the shared resource. We are looking for a dedicated Research Technician! 

Role Overview:

• Responsible for processing samples daily and involved in ongoing quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of biospecimens.
• Problem-solve within limits of knowledge and training, with guidance and direction from more senior Biobank staff and laboratory investigators. 
• Operate equipment in which training has been received as part of normal laboratory work, or by prior education/training. This may include standard or specialized laboratory equipment.
• Schedule own assignments in consultation with technician colleagues and investigators. 
• Maintain and order regular supplies and reagents for day-to-day laboratory operation, and keep accurate records of same. 

Key Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Biological or Natural Science. 
• 0-3 years of research experience. 
• Familiarity with QA/QC beneficial. 

Core Skills:

• Ability to work independently and perform repetitive tasks with no loss of accuracy. 
• Outstanding communication and self-awareness.
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and experience with medical records is a plus.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to optimize efficiency.
• Adaptability and resilience to lead change and innovation
• Knowledge of anatomy/physiology and experience with medical records is a plus.
• Comfortable with computer use (especially databases); some coding/programming
• Collaboration and building trusting relationships.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, NYC
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite)
• Reporting to Research Lab Manager.

Helpful Links:

• Compensation Philosophy
• Benefits
• Biobank and Pathology Core

Closing:

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

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