Research Technician II
Available Position: Research Technician II, Lewis Cantley Lab
E69th St, New York, NY
Position Summary:
The Cantley lab is looking for a motivated research technician to support studies of cancer metabolism and drug development. A successful candidate will be comfortable working in a dynamic environment with collaborative, multi-disciplinary research team and effectively communicating results. This role will provide experience in a fast-growing field in biology, the development of cutting-edge technologies, and exploring fundamental principles of cancer.
Job Responsibilities:
• Independently or semi-independently, designs and carries out experiments.
Analyzes and interprets experimental results and provides input related to
subsequent experimental designs.
• Responsible for cell culture experiments, including drug treatments and genetic
experiments. Helps develop and utilizes viral vectors to deliver CRISPR, RNAi,
or cDNAs.
• Works with and develops mouse models of cancer. Potentially responsible for
animal husbandry, breeding, genotyping, surgeries, post-operative care, and
somatic gene editing.
• Extracts and analyzes DNA, RNA, and protein from cultured cells and animal
tissues.
• Uses state-of-the-art genomic, proteomics, metabolomics technologies.
• Performs molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, cloning and DNA
preparation, western blotting and RT-PCR.
• Runs biochemistry assays including enzymatic assays and drug screening.
• Evaluates, recommends, and develops new techniques.
• Coordinates maintenance and repairs of laboratory equipment.
• Opportunity to attend scientific seminars within collaborating institutes (Cornell,
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Rockefeller University).
Education & Experience:
Bachelor's Degree required.
1-2 years of related work experience within a laboratory.
Skills and Other Requirements:
- • Ability to work flexible hours.
- Willingness to learn and development new techniques.
- Proficiency with basic molecular biology procedures and cell culture.
- Experience working with mouse models is preferred, but not required.
- Preferred two-year commitment due to a substantial training effort associated with the position.