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Neeman Mohibullah
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Exciting Opportunity at MSK: The Integrated Genomics Operation (IGO) enables basic, clinical and translational research projects across the Cancer Center. Ultimately, the focus of our work is to help establish the basis of cancer pathogenesis, diagnostics and treatment at MSKCC. At the IGO, we implement the MSK mission to cure cancer by providing a broad range of genomic services and expertise to our world-class research scientists. We are a high throughput core facility producing >100TB of data per year across >40 applications including “fourth generation” genomics technologies such as single cell and spatial transcriptomics.
Role Overview:
Maintain and operate short read (llumina, Element) and long read (Oxford Nanopore) sequencers
· Assist the sequencing team group leader manage technical staff, plan sequencing runs and evaluate completed runs
· Manage all sequencing reagents inventory in collaboration with IGO laboratory management team
Work with your team to create workflows following LEAN principles
Communicate with scientists, vendor technical support and sales representatives
Learn to operate liquid handlers and robotic instruments for high throughput processing
Maintain and coordinate documentation on the IGO Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
· Oversee the QA/QC and pooling processes for sequencing libraries
· Interact with the IGO data team to ensure proper networking and adequate data transfer to our High Performance Cluster server
Work with other groups in IGO to ensure smooth processing and transition from one team to the next
Key Qualifications:
A Bachelor or Master’s Degree in biology, chemistry or related field with at least 5 years of relevant full-time experience
Previous molecular biology experience – genomics experience is welcome
Core Skills:
· Enthusiastic about research, organization and details
· Able to work independently while working in a large team
· Able to work with a diverse group of colleagues
· Comfortable with manual or automated processing
· Someone who can calmly handle a very fast paced environment and the pressure associated with deadlines
· An outstanding communicator
· Someone who can multitask with strong prioritization and time management skills
Additional Information:
Location: MSK’s Main Campus 1275 York Ave, in NYC.
Schedule: M-F 9am-5 pm
We are open to considering candidates available for relocation to NYC this summer.
Pay Range: $73,900 - $114,400
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Employment type
Full-time
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