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At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

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*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

Are you looking for a change? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Research Assistant you will assist in performing research activities in collaboration with internal/external personnel to complete science based projects. You will independently craft, plan, and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. You will maintain a high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and implement a quality assurance plan, as well as participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.

You are:

• An effective communicator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding.
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments with a keen eye for detail.
• Eager to seek new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.

You will:

• Conduct a wide variety of experimental tests for Investigators' by developing new research methods or improving existing ones as needed.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, instruments, solutions, stains, assays and other supplies for research experiments are prepared for testing.
• Work may involve culture and/or cell separation methods; electrophoretic separations: assays (e.g., RIA, TIA, ELISA).
• Respond to and produces reports comprising of the requested statistics for the study as requested by the laboratory head and members of the research team.
• Responsible for scheduling staff and ensuring timeliness of work; may contribute to the performance appraisal process.
• Develops proficiency testing and preparation of reports by following outlined technical procedures and supervises inventory using quality-control mechanisms and documentation.

You need!

• Bachelor's Degree (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) or 5-7 years of work experience in a Biological Laboratory Environment.
• Masters Degree in Sciences or 3-5 years of shown experience.
• We are eager to find candidates with an appetite for knowledge and who are interested in pursuing a career in research.

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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.

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