Research Histology Technician

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 pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

The MSK Biobank and Pathology Core Facility is a centralized, comprehensive core facility for research involving human tissue. The research facility performs tissue sample procurement, histology, and immunohistochemistry services for MSK investigators and external collaborators. The Histology Core Laboratory provides project-specific consultation and expertise in tissue-based experimentation and assists with appropriate tissue selection and processing of fresh frozen and paraffin embedded tissues. Our team of technicians is experienced in a wide range of routine and special histology techniques, including sectioning of frozen and paraffin blocks.

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Histology Technician to join our active high-volume Research Histology Core Laboratory.

Role Overview:

Embed tissue specimen using orientation techniques appropriate to the type of tissue.
• Cut paraffin and frozen sections.
• Stain and coverslip (manual and automated methods).
• Label slides, verify patient and specimen information.
• Prepare and maintain special solutions and reagents.
• Perform routine stains.
• Work on tissue microarrays and other technologies.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities.
• Help develop new research histology protocols and methods.
• Work well in a large team and communicate well.
• Ideal for highly motivated individuals with opportunity for academic development and growing responsibilities.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific field (biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, anatomy/physiology, or related fields).

• Prior histology experience with tissue sectioning is preferred.

• Formal licensing as a ASCP Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) is not required.

• New York State certification and licensing is not required.

Core Skills:

• Outstanding communication and self-awareness.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving to optimize efficiency.
• Adaptability and resilience to lead change and innovation.
• Collaboration and building trusting relationships.

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, NYC
• Schedule: onsite, 37.5 hours per week, flexible daytime shift

Range: Position level and salary depend on experience.

Research Histology Technician I: $34.83 - $54.00

Research Histology Technician II: $38.72 - $59.95

Research Histology Technician III: $42.06 - $67.29

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