Research Technician, Klebanoff Lab

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • New York, NY

1d • $26 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Christopher Klebanoff Lab as a Research Technician! The Klebanoff Laboratory is advancing adoptive T cell transfer (ACT) by addressing the key barriers preventing its success in solid tumors, including identifying safe tumor-specific targets and enhancing T cell infiltration, expansion, and persistence. You will help drive innovative immunotherapy research using ground-breaking genomic, biophysical, and engineering approaches, contributing directly to the development of more effective treatments for patients with advanced solid cancers.

Role Overview:
Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies.
Techniques & Assays: Perform specialized techniques, such as cell culture, qPCR, western blot, ELISA, CRISPR etc.
Animal Handling: Conduct animal studies, including injections, tissue/fluids collection, and animal autopsies.
Data Management: Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
Collaboration: Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology/life sciences.
• Basic laboratory skills; experience with cell culture, wester blotting, qPCR, ELISA, CRISPR or IH staining.
• Comfort working with mouse models is required for this role.
• Attention to detail and strong record-keeping habits.
• Ability to follow protocols while troubleshooting when needed.
• Strong scientific curiosity with proactive approach to learning.
• Team-oriented approach to supporting postdocs and fellow researchers.
• Adaptability in a dynamic lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies.
• Perform specialized techniques, such as cell culture, qPCR, western blot, ELISA, CRISPR etc.
• Conduct animal studies, including injections, tissue/fluids collection, and animal autopsies.
• Record and analyze research data, prepare reports, and provide insights to the research team.
• Assist peers and researchers with ongoing projects, fostering a team-oriented, supportive environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees