Core Research Associate I-Shared Research Resources Neuropathology Brain Bank

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE is seeking a highly motivated individual to join their team as a Core Research Associate I. This role involves participating in clinical and translational research focused on the neurology and neuropathology of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. The individual will collaborate with neurologists, neuropathologists, and basic scientists, offering an opportunity to explore the underlying mechanisms of these brain diseases. The position includes on-site duties at both the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the Regional Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at the James J. Peters (Bronx) VA Medical Center. The Neuropathology Brain Bank & Research CoRE focuses on the brain donation process and research support for neurodegenerative diseases such as dementias, movement disorders, and traumatic brain injury. Responsibilities include interacting with potential donors, gathering clinical history, processing brain tissue, performing and analyzing histology, writing autopsy reports, and conducting molecular/genetic analysis. The team also distributes human brain tissue and provides histology services to external researchers.

Requirements

• Highly motivated individual
• Interest in exploring the underlying mechanisms of devastating brain diseases

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical and translational research related to the neurology and neuropathology of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.
• Interface with teams of neurologists, neuropathologists, and basic scientists.
• Engage in the brain donation process and research support of neurodegenerative diseases.
• Speak to potential donors and gather clinical history.
• Process brain tissue in multiple states.
• Perform and analyze histology.
• Write autopsy reports.
• Conduct molecular/genetic analysis.
• Distribute human brain tissue to outside researchers.
• Perform histology services for outside researchers.

Benefits

• Outstanding patient care
• Unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation
• Fair access to opportunities
• Inclusive practices
• Support for individual success
• Workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow
• Environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change
• Supportive and welcoming environment
• Opportunity to thrive and advance professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed