Research Technician, Keshari Lab

About Us 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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Join the Kayvan Keshari Lab as a Research Technician! The Keshari Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center studies cancer metabolism to understand how biochemical changes in tumors can be used for non-invasive diagnosis and treatment, leveraging metabolic imaging and cell engineering. You will help translate metabolic discoveries into clinical imaging and therapeutic strategies, directly advancing earlier cancer detection and more precise, patient-tailored care. Role Overview Laboratory Support: Prepare and maintain lab equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays, and other essential supplies. Techniques & Assays: Perform standard wet lab techniques, such as cell culture, flow cytometry, western blot etc. Animal Handling: Conduct animal studies, including mouse imaging, colony maintenance, dissection, tissue/fluid collection. 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. Key Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology or related field. Basic laboratory skills; practical experience with cell culture/western blot is highly valued as well as demonstrated experience following protocols and attention to detail. Comfort working with mice is required for this role, experience with mouse models is preferred. Core Skills Attention to detail and strong record-keeping habits. Ability to follow protocols while troubleshooting when needed and multi-task. Team-oriented approach to supporting graduate students, postdocs and fellow researchers. Adaptability in a dynamic lab environment. Additional Information Location: NYC; Zuckerman Research Center Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite) Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05 FSLA Status: Non-Exempt Closing At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center