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 MSK: We are seeking a highly motivated and diligent Bioinformatics Technician to join the Minn Laboratory within the Immuno-Oncology Division at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative cancer immunology research through computational analysis and collaborative scientific support.
The ideal candidate will be a technically skilled and collaborative team member, responsible for supporting research projects by designing, developing, and implementing computational tools and pipelines for processing and analyzing high-throughput sequencing data and single-cell -omics platforms.
Role Overview:
- Support research projects under the supervision of the group leader by developing and implementing computational workflows.
- Perform quality control and preprocessing of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data, including RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, and DNA-seq.
- Apply bioinformatics tools, statistical methods, and machine learning algorithms to identify biological insights.
- Provide consultation and training to researchers on bioinformatics software tools and databases.
- Maintain documentation and contribute to collaborative data analysis and reporting.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
- Strong programming skills in Python or R
- Experience with high-throughput sequencing data analysis and visualization tools
- Familiarity with commonly used bioinformatics software and databases
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Core Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Strong interpersonal and training skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to data integrity
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work across scientific teams
Additional Information:
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37.5, onsite
- Location: 417 E. 68th Street, NYC
- Reporting to: Department Chair
Pay Range: $67,900.00 - $105,300.00FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
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