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 provides immune monitoring services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies conducting clinical trials. The role involves collaborating with scientists and technicians on research related to diseases including cancer, allergy, autoimmunity, and neurological disorders, and offers exposure to advanced technologies and biological data in translational immunology. The position involves designing and conducting clinical research studies, analyzing and interpreting study data, maintaining laboratory and study records, and supporting laboratory operations and process improvement. Training on biological assay platforms will be provided.
Requirements
- PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field.
- Two years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the referenced assays, especially flow cytometry and immune cell phenotyping, and human biospecimen processing.
- PhD in sciences or a related field.
- Minimum 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.
- Interest in driving toward publications.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Design and conduct complex clinical research studies, including determining and evaluating alternative methods.
- Plan individual workload in coordination 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
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
