Job description

Position Description

A position is available for a research technician (level II/III) with a background in cancer biology and immunology. This technician will be working under the directions of Dr. Gholami (an Associate Professor and surgeon scientist at Northwell Health) within the lab of Mikala Egeblad at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL). The Project will be focused on translational research studying the tumor microenvironment of colorectal cancer, with the overall goal of finding novel targeted and immune-augmenting combination therapies. The aims of the Project include developing and testing new treatment strategies, characterizing interactions between tumor and immune microenvironment, and elucidate mechanisms of response/resistance to therapies.

Position Responsibilities

The laboratory technician’s main responsibility will be assisting with the Project scope and perform animal and in vitro experiments and standard laboratory procedures including maintaining animals, cell and organoid cultures; staining tissue section slides; performing assays for protein, RNA or DNA; and dissociation of mouse tissues and tumor. The selected candidate is expected to conduct relatively independent research and supervise lower-level technicians/trainees with research planning and the preparation of grant proposals; Additional tasks include development and implementation of individual research projects and assisting in preparing publications.

Position Requirements

Education & Experience: The applicant is expected to have completed a Bachelor’s degree or Master's of Science degree and have practical research experience in cancer biology and/or immunology working in a lab after completion of his/her degree.

For immediate consideration please submit an online application found here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cshl/jobs/3961609/research-technician-ii-iii-egeblad-lab?keywords=egeblad&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs Position ID 241

Supplemental Information

Compensation and Benefits:
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefitssite to learn more.

Environment:
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and education institution recognized internationally for its excellence in fundamental areas, such as cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. The Laboratory has long been recognized as a place for nurturing young scientists, with post-doctoral researchers being an integral part of the discovery process. The Laboratory offers a warm, collegial, and collaborative work environment in a beautiful location about one hour from New York City.

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu

You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition to your employment at the Laboratory. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. For those individuals, who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, they will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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