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Full-time, Paid, Gap-Year, Research Technician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Sawyers Lab

April 20, 2026

Posted

February 11, 2026

Start Date

After graduation in 2026

Organization

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) — Sawyers Laboratory

Position Title

Research Technician (Full-Time)

Position Description

The Laboratory of Dr. Charles Sawyers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated graduating senior to join the team as a full-time Research Technician. This is a premier training opportunity for pre-med, pre-PhD, or MD-PhD–bound students interested in clinically oriented cancer research.

The Sawyers Lab focuses on mechanisms of cancer drug resistance and the development of novel therapies. Dr. Sawyers is an HHMI Investigator and a leader in oncology drug discovery, including the development of enzalutamide for advanced prostate cancer. The technician will work closely with Dr. Eric Bent, an oncologist and physician-scientist known for strong mentorship of future physicians and scientists.

Research technicians receive competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for conference presentations and publication authorship.

Responsibilities include:

  1. Working closely with physician-scientists on active research projects
  2. Investigating therapy resistance pathways using CRISPR and tumor organoid models
  3. Performing molecular biology techniques (cloning, PCR, qPCR, transfections, purifications)
  4. Conducting mouse and tissue culture experiments
  5. Assisting with data analysis, including immunofluorescence, scRNA-seq, and spatial transcriptomics
  6. Supporting general lab organization and operations

Position Requirements

  1. Bachelor’s degree (before June 2026) in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related field
  2. 1–2+ years of wet lab research experience
  3. Strong interest in cancer biology and translational research

Time Commitment

  1. Full-time
  2. Two-year commitment required

Compensation

  1. Paid
  2. Competitive salary and benefits (details provided by MSKCC)

Apply

Email your resume/CV to Ninghui Mao at: [email protected]

Only candidates able to commit to a full two years will be considered.