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

The Precision Pathology Biobanking Center (PPBC) is a newly established research center at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. A central pillar of the Center is the collection, database annotation, and banking of human biospecimens. Our team of professionals procures surgical and biopsy research samples from over 8,000 patients per year. Our samples are a key prerequisite for high-impact cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical trial research at MSK.

The PPBC Histology Core Laboratory provides research histology support for a range of MSK investigators. We provide project specific consultation and expertise in tissue based experimentation and help 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 to recruit a highly motivated Research Histology Technician/Technologist to join our active high-volume Research Pathology Core Facility within the PPBC.

You will:

• 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 Center Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities
• Help develop new research histology protocols and methods; develops SOPs
• Work well in a large team and communicate well
• Ideal for highly motivated individuals with opportunity for academic development, participation in individual research projects, and growing responsibilities

You have:

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

Comfortable with computer use.

Formal licensing as a ASCP Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) preferred but not required.

New York State certification and licensing is not required.

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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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