Proteomics Senior Research Assistant | Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Job at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

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  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Pay Range

$73,900.00-$114,400.00

Company Overview

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

The Tow Center for Developmental Oncology at MSKCC is seeking a highly motivated scientist with experience in proteomics and biochemistry. This Senior Research Assistant will be part of the Proteomics Initiative, dedicated to the development of superior models of childhood cancers and mechanism-based translational science, with the aim to enable improved therapies for patients. As experienced laboratory scientist, you will lead studies in immuno-proteo-genomic profiling effort around childhood and young adult sarcomas. The project will build on comprehensive genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics with the goal of identifying carcinogenic and immunologic/physiologic mechanisms as well as new therapeutic targets. You will have a central role in the analysis of tumor samples using advanced analytical techniques, including mass spectrometry proteomics and single-cell protein and nucleic acid profiling.

You will establish SOPs, develop analytical methods, optimize experimental protocols, and propose new approaches. You will be part of a collaborative effort in an ambitious project and are therefore expected to be organized, flexible, and an excellent team player. This role is an opportunity to join a highly dynamic and interdisciplinary team with the prospective of implementing innovative research and discovery tools in order to advance cancer science and treatments for children and adults with refractory cancers.

You will assist laboratory head in performing research activities in collaboration with internal/external personnel to complete science-based projects. You will work on complex laboratory experiments/projects that require in depth evaluation to resolve. You will determine methods and procedures of making detailed observations, analyzing data and interpreting results according to laboratory procedures. You will independently design, plan, and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. You will be responsible for scheduling staff and ensuring timeliness of work; may contribute to the performance appraisal process; may direct technician/clinical staff in the conduct of lab experimentation including operation of lab equipment. You will maintain a high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and implement a quality assurance plan. You may participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.

You are :

  • An experienced biochemist with a strong background in proteomics and molecular biology
  • Proficient with analytical chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology
  • Proficient with proteomics sample preparation, nanoscale liquid chromatography, nanoelectrospray ionization, and high-resolution mass spectrometry, such as Thermo Orbitrap or Bruker, Sciex, or Waters TOF mass spectrometers
  • Highly organized
  • An excellent communicator, able to effectively address different audiences

Pay Range $73,900.00-$114,400.00

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