Associate Researcher I - Microbiology

Mount Sinai Health Systems • New York, NY

6d • $58,661 - $78,000

About The Position

The Associate Researcher I is a laboratory research position responsible for independently conducting routine and standardized experiments. The role assists with interpreting research outcomes, performs assays that support research studies, and helps with clerical and supply aspects of the laboratory environment. The position supports ongoing research projects and collaborative studies through molecular cloning, serology assays, data management and analysis, automated database and script development, and in vivo animal experiments conducted according to established laboratory protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in science or a related field.
• No experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of research experience.
• Experience with molecular cloning techniques and serological assays.
• Experience with data management, analysis, and programming or scripting languages.
• Experience developing or maintaining databases and automated workflows for processing research data.
• Experience conducting in vivo animal experiments.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage research data across multiple collaborative projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular cloning and serology assays to support ongoing research projects.
• Develop scripts and automated databases to track, manage, and process high-throughput serology samples for the Serocore across multiple research collaborations.
• Perform data management and analysis to support research activities and collaborative projects.
• Conduct in vivo animal experiments in support of ongoing research projects, following established laboratory protocols and procedures.
• Perform other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level