Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Communicate IGO services and deliverables to MSK scientists and assist with sample submission and assay selection.
• Manage sample accessioning into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and maintain a LEAN storage system.
• Coordinate project workflows and monitor sample progress to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Perform high-throughput quality assurance and control of DNA and RNA using liquid handlers and robotic instruments.
• Compile and share QC reports with stakeholders and troubleshoot complex sample or process issues.
• Utilize digital tools such as databases, kanban boards, and Excel for effective data and project management.
• Mentor and train junior team members in technical and professional skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field with 5-7 years of full-time research experience, or a Master's degree with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in genomics, specifically with RNA and DNA quality control (QC) methods and platforms.
• Experience interpreting and troubleshooting QC results.
• Proficiency with project management and tracking tools (e.g., databases, Excel, kanban boards).
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse scientific teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms.
• Experience working in a high-throughput core facility environment.

About the Company

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is dedicated to ending cancer for life. Through innovative translational and clinical research, MSK scientists work to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The Integrated Genomics Operation (IGO) supports this mission by providing high-throughput genomic services and expertise to world-class research scientists across the institution.