Associate Researcher - Part Time (22.5 hours/week) - Hydrogel Development

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

11h

About The Position

The Associate Researcher is an entry laboratory research position, responsible for conduct of routine and standardized experiments using techniques specific to the assigned research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or a senior researcher. This individual assists in the interpretation of research outcomes and may be responsible for lab and clerical support. S/he analyzes and assists in interpreting research outcome The Marshall Lab's vision is to be a leading research and education lab, generating paradigm-changing knowledge with a focus on equity, pleasure and empowerment through multi-disciplinary clinical and translational research, education and innovation. We engineer sexual function–sparing cancer care rooted in rigorous science, advanced technology, and patient partnership. We aim to redesign cancer treatment so that preserving sexual pleasure, embodiment, and equitable care is as fundamental a goal as curing the cancer itself. Our federally-funded Sexual Toxicity After Radiotherapy (STAR) program’s mission is to transform our understanding of the impacts of radiotherapy and endocrine transitions, especially menopause, on the bulboclitoris and other erectile, mucosal, and sensate tissues, and on developing concrete ways to prevent, measure, and repair this damage for women, LGBTQ+ people, and people living with HIV across the lifespan.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience

Nice To Haves

• rheology
• compression testing
• high performance liquid chromatography
• tissue procurement
• supply procurement
• histology
• qPCR
• scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• The Associate Researcher will assist with engineering and optimizing a bioadhesive hydrogel with endocrine drug elution to mitigate radiation damage to the vagina
• Under direct supervision, conducts routine and standardized experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project.
• Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results.
• Performs assays to support research studies.
• Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies.
• Logs and tests samples; prepares and submits laboratory materials and specimens for shipment.
• Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Performs other related duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees