Research Technician, Media Preparation Core

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Media Preparation Core plays a critical role in supporting cutting-edge research at Memorial Sloan Kettering by providing high-quality, chemically defined tissue culture and bacteriological media for cell growth studies across the institution. Staffed by a team of skilled research technicians, the core produces more than 300 media formulations ranging from standard preparations to highly customized solutions tailored to investigators' specific research needs. With a commitment to efficiency, quality, and customer service, the core delivers reliable media, supplements, and reagents on a rapid turnaround timeline, enabling researchers to focus on advancing scientific discovery and improving patient outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry concepts
Comfort with calculations, concentrations, molarity conversions, and measurements
Familiarity with common cell culture reagents and terminology
Understanding of sterile techniques and laboratory practices
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
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.

Responsibilities

Measure, dissolve and formulate complex liquid and solid growth media (broths, agar, buffers) according to strict standard operating procedures(SOPs).
Safely operate and maintain specialized equipment, including large-scale pressure vessels, large stainless steel filtration units, autoclaves, balances and pH meters.
Ensure total sterility of all prepared solutions filtered into sterilized bottles using positive pressure, as well as vacuum filtration units.
Perform routine quality checks on finished media, including pH verification, and sterility testing.