Pay Range$73,900.00-$114,400.00Company OverviewThe 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. Please review important announcements about vaccination requirements and our upcoming EHR implementation by clicking here (https://careers.mskcc.org/frequently-asked-questions/) . Important Note for MSK Employees: Your Career Hub profile is submitted to the hiring team as your internal resume. Please be sure your profile is fully complete with your skills, relevant experience and education (if required). Click here (https://mskcc.sharepoint.com/sites/pub-hr/SitePages/Career-Hub.aspx) to learn more. Please note, this link is only accessible for MSK employees. Job DescriptionThe Pathology Core Facility at MSK is a centralized, comprehensive facility for research involving human tissue. The research facility performs tissue sample procurement, histology, and immunohistochemistry services for MSK investigators and external collaborators. The immunohistochemistry (IHC) division provides staining of formalin fixed tissues samples and maintains a growing and extensive list of 500+ IHC staining protocols. We are currently seeking an R&D-mindedSenior Research Assistant to join our Immunohistochemistry division within the Pathology Core Facility. You will:
Primarily perform automated Immunohistochemistry (IHC) using different stainer platforms (e.g., Leica, Ventana).
Perform Hematoxylin Eosin staining for evaluating and analyzing tissues.
Assist in the development of new IHC protocols and techniques.
Assist with testing and validation of new antibodies for IHC protocols.
Analyze and troubleshoot equipment-related issues
Maintain vital quality control and assurance records
Work directly with requesting investigators to obtain the scope of the project and deliver the staining results.
Work directly with pathologists on staining optimizations and interpretations.
Section paraffin and frozen tissue specimens as requested.
You are:
R&D-minded with an interest in immunohistochemistry (IHC), histology, and pathology.
Highly collaborative and enjoy partnering with physicians, scientists, and technologists.
Organized and a strong communicator.
Interested in research and learning new methods.
You need:
Ability to perform dilutions and laboratory calculations.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong digital literacy.
No licensing as a clinical technician is required for this role.
Salary Range: $73,900.00-$114,400.00Pleaseclick (https://careers.mskcc.org/frequently-asked-questions/) to learn more about MSK’s compensation philosophy. ClosingMSK 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. Stay in touch!Register now to join Memorial Sloan Kettering’sTalent Community (https://externaltalent-mskcc.icims.com/connect?back=intro&iniframe=1&hashed=-435744324) to receive inside information on our organization and new job opportunities.Job LocationsUSA-NY-New YorkPosted Date3 hours ago(5/15/2024 5:01 PM)Requisition ID 2024-77975 Category Research - Laboratory Pay Range $73,900.00-$114,400.00