New York Participating Exhibitors

About the Company:

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, established in 1884, is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to prevention, patient care, research, and education in cancer. Throughout our long history, Memorial Sloan-Kettering has set the standard of care for people with cancer.

Our mission: The progressive control and cure of cancer through programs of patient care, research, and education.

At MSKCC, you are part of a team with a purpose. All of our employees are part of a collaborative effort to set new standards in the prevention, treatment & cure of cancer. In recognition of your efforts, we will give you the opportunity to learn & grow, support & guide you so that you will achieve your goals & reward you in exceptional ways. Benefits include extensive medical/dental coverage & tuition reimbursement.

Job Titles and Descriptions:

Session Assistants Health Care Administration

New Graduates who are committed to a career in health care and are seeking the opportunity to work in an organization where excellence and extraordinary service are primary operation goals, are invited to submit their resumes for consideration.

The Session Assistant acts as a liaison between the patient, family and the medical health care team during office visits. Responsibilities include orienting patients and families to Ambulatory Care, assisting with patient flow between the waiting and clinical areas, and ensuring that medical records are available and complete prior to their office visit.

The ideal candidate group includes students with a BS/BA in Health Care Administration. We will also consider students with other majors who have demonstrated commitment to health care through internships, related summer jobs, or volunteer assignments.

Successful applicants must possess strong communication skills, take an analytical approach to problem solving, enjoy working as part of a team, and exhibit initiative.

Physician Office Assistant

New Graduates who are committed to a career in health care and are seeking the opportunity to work in an organization where excellence and extraordinary service are primary operation goals, are invited to submit their resumes for consideration.

The Physicians Office Assistant acts as a liaison between the patient and the medical health care team on a daily basis. Responsibilities include screening patient calls, scheduling patient tests and appointments, and handling all administrative functions associated with the practice.

The ideal candidate group includes students with a bachelor’s degree and a desire to work in a health care setting. Successful applicants must possess strong communication skills, take an analytical approach to problem solving, enjoy working as part of a team and exhibit initiative. Experience with Microsoft Office software programs preferred.

Research Study Assistant

An important function at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center is the acquisition and analysis of data related to therapeutic and/or diagnostic protocols. The Research Study Assistant is actively involved in the review of patient histories, the collection and computerization of information, and the development of reports. As a member of a multi-disciplinary research team made up of Physicians, Nurses, and Clinical Support Staff, you will contribute to a superior understanding of care provided to patients. Research opportunities are available in the following departments: Epidemiology, Medicine, Neurology, Pathology, Pediatrics, and Surgery.

The successful candidate for a Research Study Assistant position must have knowledge of databases; possess strong communication and analytical skills; be comfortable working with technical, medical, and scientific terminology; and have a BS/BA, preferably in the Sciences/Social Services/Math.

Research Opportunities

The Sloan Kettering Institute (SKI) is the state of the art laboratory research facility of the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. There are 5 research programs - Cell Biology & Genetics, Cellular Biochemistry & Biophysics, Molecular Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Molecular Biology, and Immunology.

Responsibilities are to provide support to the laboratory in the completion of assigned experiments and assist in molecular biology experiments using standard recombinant DNA protocols such as DNA isolation, cloning and sequencing, RNA isolation, Southern and Northern blotting, recombinant DNA library screening, and PCR and site directed mutagenesis. Experience in other lab techniques such as maintenance of mammalian cell tissue cultures, expression and purification of fusion proteins in bacteria, inset cells or yeast and Western blotting is also valued. In addition, responsibilities may include maintenance and ordering of lab supplies and equipment.

Minimum requirements include a bachelor's degree in a life science. Previous research experience in molecular biology and biochemistry preferred.