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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. One of the world's most respected comprehensive centers devoted exclusively to cancer, we have been recognized as one of the top two cancer hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report for more than 30 years.

In compliance with applicable State regulatory authorities, vaccination for COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) is mandatory for all MSK staff who do not work 100% remotely (including new hires ). Staff are considered fully vaccinated upon completion of a primary vaccination series for COVID-19 Exceptions from the COVID-19 vaccine requirement are permitted for those who request and receive an approved medical, religious, or fully remote exemption. Requests for exemption can take up to two weeks to review. Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required to start work.

Job Description

Are you ready to be part of an innovative team? This is the perfect role for you. You will perform research activities in collaboration with internal/external personnel to complete science-based projects. In this position, you will also work on laboratory experiments/projects of moderate scope to resolve a variety of issues.

You will:

• Conduct experimental tests for Investigators using existing techniques.
• Prepare laboratory equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other supplies as instructed for research experiments.
• You will be involved in animal handling requiring injection of animals, collection/harvesting of tissues, and fluids; animal autopsies to make chemical identification, and conducting analyses.
• Provide assistance with other ongoing research for peers and research personnel in the laboratory by completing tasks related to the projects within the deadline specified.
• Perform necessary analysis and calculations, record data, and write reports on research findings.
• Perform queries of pertinent data/information that are both accurately formatted and presented according to the preference of the lab head; recommend changes and/or additions to established data fields.
• Follow the guidelines for expenditures by obtaining prior approval for all
• Participate in the implementation of Quality Assurance and Improvement programs.

• Be involved in proficiency testing and preparation of reports by following outlined technical procedures.

• Adhere to documented procedures for management staff, clinical staff, and researchers by keeping up to date on new and improved procedures.
• Responsible for mentoring junior lab members

You have:

• Previous Experience or research in Metabolomics
• Master's Degree in Biology, Analytical Chemistry, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry

#LI-POST : Location 417 East 68th Street, NYC

Are you ready to learn more about our Benefits?

Pay Range: $78,900.00-$126,200.00

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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