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 Labas a Research Technician!
The Olayan Center for Cancer Vaccines,a cornerstoneof MSK’s immuno-oncology transformation,launcheda new RNA Therapeutics Lab and is seeking a Research Technician to join from the ground up!In this role, you willdirectlycontribute to the development of mRNA-based personalized cancer vaccines, supporting immune manufacturing, characterization, and innovation. You will be hands-on with in vivo and incellulostudies 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.
- Animal Handling: Conduct animal studies, includingtumor implantation,drug administration (intravenous,intramuscular,subcutaneous, etc.), tissue/tumor/fluids collection, and animal autopsies toassess vaccine efficacy.
- Techniques & Assays: Perform specialized techniques, such asflow cytometry,cell culture, electrophoresis,ELISAetc.
- Laboratory Support: Prepare andmaintainlab 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:Assistpeers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.
- Bachelor's degree inbiology,chemistryor life sciences.
- Experienceinflow-cytometry, cellcultureand ELISA.
- Comfort working directly with animal models isrequiredfor this role.
- 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.
- Location: NYC; ZuckermanResearch Center
- Schedule:M-F37.5 hoursper week (onsite)
- Reporting to the Associate Director
Pay Range: $26.21 - $39.24FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
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