Careers in Quality

Company Overview

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

Senior Research Assistant - Analytical Chemistry will assist in performing research activities in collaboration with internal/external personnel to complete science based projects. You will independently craft, plan, and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement. You will maintain a high level of expertise through familiarity with scientific literature and implement a quality assurance plan, as well as participate in scientific conferences and contribute to scientific journals.

We are eager to find candidates with an appetite for knowledge and who are interested in pursuing a career in research!

You are:

• An effective educator, capable of resolving how best to reach different audiences and carrying out communications based on that understanding.
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments with a keen eye for detail.
• Adept at scheduling researchers for efficient use of instrumentation
• Eager to seek new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and passion.

You will:

• Conduct a wide variety of experimental tests for Investigators by developing new research methods or improving existing ones as needed.
• Intensively interact with and educate researchers from a diverse variety of fields and backgrounds, advise on the projects and help find solution to problems.
• Keep instruments functional by troubleshooting and repairing instrumental issues and contact OEM when issue requires further resolution.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, instruments, chemicals, solutions, stains, assays, and other supplies for research experiments are prepared for analysis.
• Be involved with chemical separation techniques (HPLC, UPLC, etc.), mass spectrometry (MS, MS/MS, IMS), optical spectroscopy, and other analytical techniques. Samples will be mostly chemicals, but may also involve metabolites, extracts from biological materials as well as prepared tissue samples.
• Respond to and produce reports as requested by the laboratory head and members of the research team.
• Schedule researchers and staff and ensure timeliness of work; may participate in performance appraisal process.
• Develop proficiency testing for researchers and supervise inventory.
• Use quality-control mechanisms and documentation to maintain instruments and their results at our high standards.

You have:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with 5+ years of work experience in an Organic Chemistry or Analytical or Mass Spectrometry Laboratory Environment or Masters Degree in Chemistry with 3+ years of shown experience

Benefits:

Competitive compensation packages | Sick Time |Generous Vacation+ 12 holidays to recharge & refuel| Internal Career Mobility & Performance Consulting | Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA & Dependent Care|403b Retirement Savings Plan Match|Tuition Reimbursement |Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance |Commuter Spending Account |Fitness Discounts &Wellness Program | Resource Networks| Life Insurance & Disability |

We believe in communication, openness, and thinking beyond your 8-hour day @ MSK. It's important to us that you have a sense of impact, community, and work/life balance to be and feel your best.

Our Hiring Process

You review the posting, agree it sounds like a phenomenal fit & apply. If your profile aligns, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to schedule a phone interview. After speaking with the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will connect with the Hiring Manager by phone or video. If both you and the hiring manage feel the position is a fit, we will perform reference checks, make an offer, and discuss onboarding and orientation!

Closing

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.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.