Senior Research Technician, Weigelt Lab

Job details

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 the Britta Weigelt Lab as a Research Technician!

At MSK, we are proud to be at the forefront of biomedical science and research for over 70 years. We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Research Technician to join our multidisciplinary team investigating the immunology and genetics of gynecologic cancers.

You’ll be part of a collaborative environment dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients through innovative research and groundbreaking discoveries. This role offers the opportunity to work with patient-derived tissue specimens and contribute to projects aimed at understanding therapeutic response and developing novel treatment strategies.

Role Overview:

• Support research activities using state-of-the-art techniques and patient samples.
• Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, and reagents.
• Perform lab techniques such as pippeting, sample preparation, and tissue processing.
• Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and share insights with the team.
• Collaborate closely with researchers and peers in a dynamic, hands-on lab environment.

Key Qualifications:

• Master's degree in science or a related field, or a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of lab experience.
• Prior experience working in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with pippeting, handling tissue specimens, and sample preparation.

Core Skills:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, professional manner.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to optimize efficiency.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Adaptability and resilience to lead change and innovation.
• Collaboration and building trusting relationships.

Additional Information:

• Location: NYC; Schwartz
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite)

Helpful Links:

• Compensation Philosophy

• Benefits

Closing:

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

MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.  

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.