Associate Lab Director, GES Core Facilities
About The Position
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. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is seeking an accomplished and innovative Associate Lab Director to join the Gene Editing & Screening (GES) Core Facility within a highly interactive basic and translational research community! MSK offers an exceptional scientific environment within a multi‑institutional academic ecosystem, where pioneering technologies directly support discovery and patient‑focused cancer research. In this role, the Associate Lab Director will partner closely with the Core Facility Director to advance functional genomics, high‑throughput screening (HTS), and high‑content screening (HCS) capabilities in support of MSK investigators.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in academic, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology settings
- Deep expertise in CRISPR and RNAi technologies and their application to drug discovery and development
- Demonstrated experience with gene perturbation strategies, KI/KO cell line generation, viral production, and assay development
- Hands‑on knowledge of chemical compound libraries, automated liquid handling, plate readers, and high‑speed confocal imaging systems
- Experience developing and leading budgets in partnership with internal stakeholders
- Consistent record leading laboratory staff and overseeing complex laboratory operations
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Core Facility Director to define short‑, medium‑, and long‑term scientific strategy aligned with MSK research priorities
- Lead and support functional genomics initiatives, including CRISPR and RNAi‑based screening platforms
- Oversee development and optimization of advanced methods, assays, and screening technologies (HTS/HCS; live and fixed cell imaging)
- Provide scientific consultation to investigators and liaise with the broader scientific community
- Lead day‑to‑day operations, including workflow optimization, resource allocation, and service delivery
- Ensure financial stewardship by developing and leading budgets and meeting operational financial goals
- Lead hiring, training, mentoring, and career development of scientific staff
- Champion a culture of mentorship, performance excellence, and continuous improvement
- Represent MSK at external conferences and NCI/NIH‑sponsored meetings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
