Assistant Scientist (OCCAM Immune) – Immunology and Immunotherapy
About The Position
An Assistant Scientist position is available at OCCAM Immune, an Academic Research Organization within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. OCCAM Immune uses advanced technologies to provide immune monitoring services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies conducting clinical trials. The successful candidate will work with scientists and technicians on projects involving diseases such as cancer, allergy, autoimmunity, and neurological disorders, gaining familiarity with advanced technologies and biological data in translational immunology. The role involves designing and conducting clinical research studies, analyzing and interpreting clinical research data, and supporting study documentation, laboratory operations, and process improvement. The employee will learn to use laboratory equipment and perform routine analyses according to methods, protocols, and SOPs. Experience with assays—particularly flow cytometry and immune cell phenotyping—and human biospecimen processing is desirable but not required; platform-specific training will be provided.
Requirements
- PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Two years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with biological assays, especially flow cytometry and immune cell phenotyping, and human biospecimen processing; this is not required, and platform-specific training will be provided.
- PhD in sciences or a related field.
- At least five years of experience with scientific investigation.
- Demonstrated outstanding achievement in a field of research.
- Contributions to peer-reviewed publications, inventions, or similar work, including some with major impact on advancing the field or discipline.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, good organizational and analytical abilities, and an interest in driving toward publications.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct complex clinical research studies, determining and evaluating alternative methods.
- Coordinate individual workload with team members.
- Learn to use laboratory equipment appropriate for assigned tasks.
- Learn to conduct routine analyses in compliance with applicable methods, protocols, and SOPs.
- Learn to document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
- Analyze and interpret clinical data from research studies.
- Recognize deviations from normal results and inform the Principal Investigator and/or management of problems or deviations that may affect data integrity.
- Support process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
- Learn to interact with external partners.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
