Job description

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

An Associate Scientist position is available in the laboratory of Christopher Sturgeon, Ph.D.

We investigate hematopoietic development during embryogenesis, and establishing an in vitro model of these processes, using pluripotent stem cells. The successful candidate must be willing to contribute to any and all aspects of the research as necessary.

No human subjects / patient samples are used in any of this research. All studies have been determined as “Not Human Research” by PPHS.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include mouse breeding, genotyping, maintaining numerous mouse strains, contributing to experimental design (blood and tissue collection, injections, anesthesia, husbandry), obtaining protocol approvals, experimentation, data collection and analysis, and documentation of study procedures and results.

· The candidate will also perform cell culture of pluripotent stem cells, and their directed differentiation. Differentiation potential will be assessed by flow cytometry, and gene and protein expression.

· The candidate will perform molecular biology and biochemical analyses (DNA and RNA extraction, PCR, RT-PCR and Western blot).

· The candidate will contribute to the publication of study outcomes.

· The candidate will share responsibility in maintaining the laboratory within federal, state and university guidelines for Animal Safety and for Environmental Health and Safety.

· The candidate will maintain complete and organized records/reports.

· Possess troubleshooting skills, independent analytical thinking, and research planning skills, and the ability to analyze and interpret data and to communicate data in a clear, concise manner.

· Computer literacy including the ability to use a variety of software packages to analyze data, such as R, Word, Excel, BLAST, NCBI, PubMed search, RNA-seq analysis.

Requirements:

Education: PhD in Biological Science or related field

· Experience: 3 years’ experience

· General Skills;

o Ability to work independently or as part of a team and be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

o Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together and participate actively as a leader within the Mount Sinai Health System by:

Serving as the primary resource management representative of the Mount Sinai leadership teams, committees, etc., and acting as the primary executive leader interface between Mount Sinai and key executives from the health systems’ vendors and partners.

· Engaging with relevant thought leaders and policy-makers at the federal and state levels, and representing the Health System as assigned.

· Using a lens of equity in establishing and promoting policies and procedures and providing opportunities for all to thrive.

· Confronting racist, sexist or other inappropriate behavior and challenges exclusionary organizational practices and serving as a role model to promote anti-racist behaviors.

· Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers.

We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care.

Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story!

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $58,661.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

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