Research Technician, Media Preparation Core

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is 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 at the Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research, driving a revolution in understanding and treating cancer. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians.

About the role

The Media Preparation Core plays a critical role in supporting cutting-edge research at MSK by providing high-quality, chemically defined tissue culture and bacteriological media for cell growth studies across the institution. The core produces over 300 media formulations, from standard preparations to highly customized solutions tailored to investigators' specific research needs. With a commitment to efficiency, quality, and customer service, the core delivers reliable media, supplements, and reagents on a rapid turnaround timeline.

Responsibilities

• Measure, dissolve, and formulate complex liquid and solid growth media (broths, agar, buffers) according to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Safely operate and maintain specialized equipment, including large-scale pressure vessels, stainless steel filtration units, autoclaves, balances, and pH meters.
• Ensure total sterility of all prepared solutions using positive pressure and vacuum filtration units.
• Perform routine quality checks on finished media, including pH verification and sterility testing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences.
• Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry concepts.
• Comfort with calculations, concentrations, molarity conversions, and measurements.
• Familiarity with common cell culture reagents and terminology.
• Understanding of sterile techniques and laboratory practices.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Skills

• Attention to detail and strong record-keeping habits.
• Ability to follow protocols while troubleshooting when needed.
• Team-oriented approach to supporting postdocs and fellow researchers.
• Adaptability in a dynamic lab environment.

Benefits

MSK believes in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.77 - $40.05 per hour. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Schedule

37.5 hours per week (onsite). Location: NYC, Zuckerman Research Center.