Research Technician, Klebanoff Lab

Exciting Opportunity at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: 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.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology/life sciences.
• Basic laboratory skills; experience with cell culture, western blotting, qPCR, ELISA, CRISPR or IH staining.
• Comfort working with mouse models is required for this role.

Core Skills:

• 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.

Additional Information:

• Location: NYC; Zuckerman Research Center
• Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite)