Research Technician (Zallen Lab)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute•New York, NY

6d•$19 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

We are actively seeking a Research Technician to join the lab of Dr. Jennifer Zallen at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, NY. This individual will work as part of an interactive, multidisciplinary team of scientists working to understand how cells navigate through the body during development and how defects in these processes can lead to birth defects and cancer. We use cell biological, genetic, biophysical, computational, and live-imaging approaches to visualize cell and protein dynamics in living embryos. The long-term goal of this research is to leverage this information to build, repair, and regenerate tissues to treat human disease. More information can be found at the following website: https://www.hhmi.org/scientists/jennifer-zallen About the Research Technician role: We are seeking an interactive, creative, and highly motivated researcher to assist in biomedical research investigating how cells move, change shape, and communicate with each other to generate functional tissues and organs. You will have an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and you will receive ample guidance and mentorship to ensure your success in this role. We are looking for researchers who are able to commit to joining the lab for at least two years. What we provide: A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits Joining the vibrant research community at Sloan Kettering Hands-on training and ongoing skill-building in using genetic, cell biological, and imaging approaches to study fly or mouse development Opportunities to work closely with an interactive multidisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to research publications Career mentorship to foster professional growth and support in achieving your career goals

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
Self-motivated, interactive, and meticulous approach to tasks and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, documentation, and communication skills
Enthusiasm for learning new approaches and a passion for teaching and helping others
A minimum of one year of undergraduate research experience is require

Responsibilities

Use molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology techniques to study protein localization, dynamics, and function
Learn innovative microscopy methods to analyze cell dynamics in fly or mouse embryos using confocal microscopy and time-lapse imaging
Assist with the design and engineering of fly or mouse lines using CRISPR/Cas9 methods
Assist with the maintenance of collections of fly or mouse lines
Collaborate with senior scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students in an intellectually stimulating and interactive environment