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Exciting opportunity at MSK: Join the Kathryn Taylor Lab as a Research Assistant!
Role Overview:
- Design, develop, and optimize new experimental methods, or refine existing protocols, to support investigators’ research objectives.
- Prepare and maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, reagents, solutions, stains, assays, and supplies required for experiments.
- Perform electrophysiological recordings, including whole-cell patch clamp, and support experiments that may include cell culture, in vivo stereotaxic surgeries, slice and tissue preparation, calcium and voltage imaging, DRG or ganglia collection and neuron culture.
- Operate advanced laboratory equipment such as electrophysiology rigs, vibratomes, centrifuges, pH meters, analytical balances, spectrophotometers, and confocal microscopes.
- Handle animals, including injections and tissue collection/harvesting for electrophysiological recordings and imaging studies.
- Perform data analysis, calculations, and interpretation; accurately record experimental data and prepare written reports of research findings.
- Monitor and manage purchasing of laboratory equipment, supplies, and animals.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience in electrophysiology (preferably whole cell patch clamp recordings) and animal handling, or Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.
- Ideally, the candidate has experience in any of the following techniques: stereotactic surgeries, calcium imaging, patient-derived cultures or neuronal cultures.
Core Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment, managing multiple projects while maintaining precision. Enthusiastic about learning opportunities in the lab.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot experimental challenges.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels in a confident, concise, professional manner.
- Enthusiasm and dedication to MSK's vision, mission, and values.
Additional Information:
Location: Zuckerman Research Center, NYC
Schedule: Onsite, Monday to Friday
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Pay Range: $67,900.00 - $105,300.00FSLA Status: Exempt
Closing:
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