Research Technician (Zallen Lab)
Company: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Location: New York
Posted on: March 13, 2025
Job Description:
Primary Work Address: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021The
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and
sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all. As a biomedical
research organization and philanthropy, HHMI supports a vibrant
community of academic researchers, educators, students, and
professionals. Together, we're unlocking the fundamentals of
biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.We are
actively seeking a Research Technician to join the lab of Dr.
Jennifer Zallen at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New
York City, NY. This individual will work as part of an interactive,
multidisciplinary team of scientists working to understand how
cells navigate through the body during development and how defects
in these processes can lead to birth defects and cancer. We use
cell biological, genetic, biophysical, computational, and
live-imaging approaches to visualize cell and protein dynamics in
living embryos. The long-term goal of this research is to leverage
this information to build, repair, and regenerate tissues to treat
human disease. More information can be found at the following
website: About the Research Technician role:We are seeking an
interactive, creative, and highly motivated researcher to assist in
biomedical research investigating how cells move, change shape, and
communicate with each other to generate functional tissues and
organs. You will have an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge
research and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of
scientists and you will receive ample guidance and mentorship to
ensure your success in this role. We are looking for researchers
who are able to commit to joining the lab for at least two
years.What we provide:
- A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health
and wellness benefits
- Joining the vibrant research community at Sloan Kettering
- Hands-on training and ongoing skill-building in using genetic,
cell biological, and imaging approaches to study fly or mouse
development
- Opportunities to work closely with an interactive
multidisciplinary team of scientists and contribute to research
publications
- Career mentorship to foster professional growth and support in
achieving your career goalsWhat you'll do:
- Use molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology
techniques to study protein localization, dynamics, and
function
- Learn innovative microscopy methods to analyze cell dynamics in
fly or mouse embryos using confocal microscopy and time-lapse
imaging
- Assist with the design and engineering of fly or mouse lines
using CRISPR/Cas9 methods
- Assist with the maintenance of collections of fly or mouse
lines
- Collaborate with senior scientists, postdoctoral researchers,
and graduate students in an intellectually stimulating and
interactive environmentWhat you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry,
engineering, or a related field
- Self-motivated, interactive, and meticulous approach to tasks
and the ability to work both independently and as part of a
team
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, documentation, and
communication skills
- Enthusiasm for learning new approaches and a passion for
teaching and helping others
- A minimum of one year of undergraduate research experience is
requireApplication Instructions:Please include your GPA and a list
of three professional references with contact information (names,
phone numbers, and e-mail addresses) as part of your
application.Please Note:This job description sets forth the job's
principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not
be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin
with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities
described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by
the Americans with Disabilities Act.#LI-JH1Compensation and
Benefits Our employees are compensated from a total rewards
perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission,
including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement
plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.Compensation
Range$19.24 (minimum) - $24.09 (midpoint) - $31.29 (maximum)Pay
Type:HourlyHHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant
job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous
experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal
consistency when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this
position in this location is compensated between the minimum and
the midpoint of the salary range.HHMI is an Equal Opportunity
EmployerRequired
Keywords: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), New York , Research Technician (Zallen Lab), Healthcare , New York, New York
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