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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.

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Join our team as a Research Technician, Brown Lab. We're looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to contribute to our ground breaking research in immune regulation. The successful candidate will assist in the investigation of mechanisms of immune tolerance. Our research spans diverse topics including host-microbiota interactions, autoimmunity, cancer and early life immune development. Recent work from the lab defined the cell types and mechanisms that instruct peripheral regulatory T cell development and tolerance to the gut microbiota. The Brown Lab is a highly collaborative and supportive environment, committed to training a diverse group of scientists!

Role Overview:

• Conduct experiments including in vivo mouse models and ex vivo immune phenotyping using high dimensional flow cytometry,
• Preparation of samples for single-cell genomics datasets (scRNA/ATAC-seq).
• Perform molecular biology experiments such as genome editing/mouse genetics
• Bacterial cultures
• Mouse colony management
• Maintain laboratory records and protocols, including keeping an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Communicate effectively with team members and provide clear and concise reports and summaries of experimental results.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the field of immunology and experience in molecular biology techniques.
• Experience with in vivo mouse models and high dimensional flow cytometry is desirable.

Core Skills:

• Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills and self-awareness.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to optimize efficiency.
• Adaptability and resilience to lead change and innovation.
• Collaboration and building trusting relationships.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Additional Information:

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

Pay Range: $25.65 - $38.42

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Learn more about The Brown Lab: The Brown Lab is located in the state-of-the art Zuckerman Research Center, in the heart of the Upper East Side, New York City. The ZRC is embedded in the Tri-Institutional Campus, encompassing Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Rockefeller University. The post-doctoral fellow will be part of this dynamic community of scientists with frequent networking and career development opportunities. Dr. Brown is a physician scientist and Assistant Attending in the Department of Pediatrics. Work in the lab transitions between mechanistic studies in experimental models and translational human immunology studies, with clinical collaborations at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and Hospital for Special Surgery. MSK is one of the world's premier cancer centers, committed to exceptional patient care, leading-edge research, and superb educational programs. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Dr. Chrysothemis Brown is an Assistant Member, MSK, and Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. Dr. Brown received the NIH/NIAID DP2 New Innovator Award, Pew Scholar Award, Josie Robertson Investigator Award, and V Foundation Pediatric Scholar Award. As a Parker Senior Fellow, Dr. Brown is also supported by the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

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