Academic / Research
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), were not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, were driving excellence and improving outcomes.
For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Beckers Healthcare list as one of the 150 Excellent Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoors Employees Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. Were treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every single day.
The Whitehouse lab at MSKCC focuses on how epigenetic mechanisms regulate gene expression and DNA replication. Recent genetic and biochemical studies have revealed that chromatin structure is under dynamic control and is actively involved in the regulation of many biological processes including gene transcription, recombination, and DNA repair. The lab focuses on development of cutting-edge genomics methods to understand various aspects of chromatin and genome biology. The technician in this position would be assisting with the ongoing investigations and would ultimately be able to assume responsibility for a portion of the research.
Analyze the functions of chromatin regulators using molecular genetics techniques, such as Illumina and Nanopore DNA sequencing.
Perform Southern, Northern, and Western blotting analyses.
Run polymerase chain reactions (PCR) and clone DNA fragments.
Purify recombinant proteins for biochemical analyses.
Prepare culture medium for bacterial and yeast cultures.
Perform general laboratory maintenance.
You Have!
A Bachelors degree or relevant experience is required.
Experience with molecular biology preferred.
Computer and programming skills are desired, but not essential.
The ideal individual will be able to work cooperatively with others on a closely functioning team, but be capable of working independently, be highly motivated, and be able and willing to communicate well with coworkers.
About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker's Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
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