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At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.

In compliance with applicable New York and New Jersey State regulatory authorities, COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) is mandatory for all MSK employees, contingent workers, and volunteers. Exceptions are permitted for those employees who request and receive an approved medical or fully remote exemption.

*Staff working at a MSK New Jersey location must be up to date with COVID-19 vaccination, which includes having completed the primary COVID-19 vaccination series and booster once eligible as mandated by New Jersey State. All New Jersey staff not yet eligible for a booster must receive a booster within 3 weeks of becoming eligible as a condition of continued employment at MSK.

Note: Individuals are eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster five months after receiving the second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two months after the J&J vaccine.

Job Description

As a Research Technician you will!

• Maintain the equipment and supporting experiments using the MicroCT and other imaging devices. This will include supporting the vendors in maintaining the equipment, performing regular QA tests, facilitating experiments, and supervising the stock of consumables.
• Support maintenance of the MicroCT imaging system working with the vendor.
• Perform various duties including specimen scanning and optimization of image acquisition to contribute to the smooth operations of the lab. Provide reports to the PI or designee on the progress of the workload in the laboratory on a weekly basis. Uses common methods of the laboratory procedures by referring to the instructions regarding the established regulatory guidelines when handling equipment.
• Build, edit, and modify spreadsheets to produce basic charts and databases by generating tables, queries, and building reports which incorporate data from internal/external sources as requested.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Physics, or a related field with 0-3 years full-time experience
• Masters Degree in a relevant field is preferred. Experience with 3D visualization software, 3D analysis software (e.g., ImageJ, Slicer) and basic statistical software is preferred.

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MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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