Research Technician, Tammela 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 the Tuomas Tammela Lab as a Research Technician!

The Tammela lab is interested in understanding the remarkable phenotypic heterogeneity of cancer cells within tumors. We approach this question using a combination of sophisticated genetically engineered mouse models, single cell transcriptomics, tracing and ablation of distinct tumor cell lineages, CRISPR-mediated gene regulation, and advanced imaging techniques. We utilize the exceptional resources developed by our MSK collaborators, such as organoids and xenografts, for the translation of our findings into new treatments for human cancer. As a Research Technician in the laboratory, you will have an exciting opportunity to be a part of a dynamic team of scientists developing new, innovative therapeutic concepts aimed at reducing cellular heterogeneity tumors.

Role Overview:

• Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab inventory, equipment, instruments, solutions, assays, and other essential supplies.
• Animal Handling: Support mouse colony maintenance, including weaning, genotyping, drug administration and mouse dissections for sample collection
• Techniques & Assays: Assist in sample processing, cryosectioning, histological staining and imaging; perform independent tissue culture-based experiments, RNA/DNA/protein extractions, cell-based assays and other biomedical methods specific to our ongoing work.
• 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 Biological Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven basic laboratory skills and the ability to handle diverse tasks in a research setting.
• Comfort working with mice 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
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite)

Helpful Links:

• The Tuomas Tammela Lab
• Compensation Philosophy 
• Benefits 

Closing:

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