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Research Technician, Diaz Lab

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center·New York

$27 - $40/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 22 hours ago
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About the role

The Research Technician will support laboratory operations by maintaining equipment, preparing assays, and performing specialized techniques such as cell culture and PCR. Additionally, the role involves conducting animal studies, managing research data, and collaborating with the research team to advance translational cancer studies.

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 pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
  • Exciting
  • Opportunity at
  • Memorial
  • Sloan
  • Kettering
  • Cancer
  • Center: Join the Luis Diaz lab as a Research Technician! The Diaz Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center uses genomics to develop innovative approaches for cancer diagnosis, early detection, monitoring, and treatment, with a particular emphasis on precision oncology and immunotherapy. You would play a critical role in enabling this highly translational research by ensuring the lab’s scientific operations, resources, and workflows run effectively. Your contribution would help accelerate discoveries that can identify cancer earlier, guide more personalized treatments, and ultimately improve outcomes for patients.
  • 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, PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, ELISA etc.
  • Animal
  • Handling: Conduct animal studies, including injections, tissue/fluids collection, and animal autopsies to facilitate chemical identification and analyses.
  • 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 a related field. Proven basic laboratory skills and the ability to handle diverse tasks in a research setting.

Core

Skills: Attention to detail and strong record-keeping habits. Ability to follow protocols while troubleshooting when needed. Team-oriented approach to supporting postdocs and fellow researchers. Adaptability in a dynamic lab environment.

Additional Information

Location: NYC Schedule: 37.5 hours per week (onsite) Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy

Benefits

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.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field and possess proven basic laboratory skills. Strong attention to detail, the ability to follow protocols, and a team-oriented approach are essential for success in this dynamic research environment.

  • bachelor degree
  • Troubleshooting
  • Record-keeping
  • PCR
  • Attention to detail
  • Data management
  • Genomics
  • ELISA
  • Immunotherapy
  • Animal handling
  • Protocol adherence
  • Cell culture
  • Laboratory support
  • Precision oncology
  • DNA/RNA extraction
  • Scientific operations

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$27 - $40/hr
Location
New York
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Aug 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Research technician openings in New York often reflect steady demand in academic and biomedical labs, especially for candidates who can support ongoing experiments and maintain reliable lab operations. This role is competitive because employers typically look for a bachelor’s degree, basic laboratory skills, careful protocol adherence, and strong teamwork. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on lab experience and attention to detail.

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