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About Us:
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 RNA Therapeutics Lab as a Research Technician!
The Olayan Center for Cancer Vaccines, a cornerstone of MSK’s immuno-oncology transformation, launched a new RNA Therapeutics Lab and is seeking a Research Technician to join from the ground up! In this role, you will directly contribute to the development of mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines, supporting immune manufacturing, characterization, and innovation. You will be hands-on with in vivo and in cellulo studies to evaluate RNA vaccine performance, playing a key role in generating data that will support technology transfer and eventual GMP release, helping accelerate the translation of innovative vaccines into clinical use.
Role Overview:
- Animal Handling: Conduct animal studies, including tumor implantation, drug administration (intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, etc.), tissue/tumor/fluids collection, and animal autopsies to assess vaccine efficacy.
- Techniques & Assays: Perform specialized techniques, such as flow cytometry, cell culture, electrophoresis, ELISA etc.
- Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies.
- Data Management: Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
- Collaboration: Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or life sciences.
- Experience in flow-cytometry, cell culture and ELISA.
- Comfort working directly with animal models is required for this role.
Core Skills:
- 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: M-F 37.5 hours per week (onsite)
Pay Range: $26.21 - $39.24
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
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Research Technician, RNA Therapeutics Lab
Department:Research
Location: New York, NY