Research Technician - Zallen Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is 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 investigating how cells navigate through the body during development and how defects in these processes can lead to birth defects and cancer. The lab utilizes 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. The role involves assisting in biomedical research focused on how cells move, change shape, and communicate to generate functional tissues and organs, offering opportunities for cutting-edge research, collaboration, and mentorship. A commitment of at least two years is expected.

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 required

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 and mouse embryos using confocal microscopy and time-lapse imaging
• Assist with the design and engineering of fly and mouse lines using CRISPR/Cas9 methods
• Assist with the maintenance of collections of fly and mouse lines
• Collaborate with senior scientists, postdoctoral researchers, and graduate students in an intellectually stimulating and interactive environment

Benefits

• 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 and 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
• Competitive compensation package
• Retirement plans
• Time off
• A range of recognition and wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees