Research Technician, Heller 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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Join Our Team as a Research Technician!

At MSK, we are proud to be at the forefront of biomedical science and research for over 70 years. We seek a motivated and dynamic Research Technician to support our cutting-edge research teams and help drive cancer research and treatment breakthroughs.

Role Overview:

As a Research Technician, you will be an essential part of Dr. Heller’s research team. You will work on developing a Machine Perception Liquid Biopsy (MaPeLBx) platform consisting of quantum well defect-modified carbon nanotubes (QWNTs) for early diagnostic assessment. The platform will detect different types of cancer and characterize biomarkers using patient biofluids.

• Develop and evaluate cutting-edge Machine Perception Liquid Biopsy (MaPeLBx) platform.
• Coordinate Patient Sample Biobanking: liaise with clinician-collaborators to identify and source patient samples for diagnostic analysis. 
• Techniques & Assays: working on assays with patient biofluids.
• Data Management.
• Collaboration: Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• Preferred basic background knowledge in scientific computing, numerical analysis, and machine learning.
• Must be able to work with patient plasma samples.

Core Skills:

• 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.

Additional Information:

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

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