Core Research Associate I-Shared Research Resources
About The Position
This position requires advanced skills in instrumentation, analysis, or bench work, with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will be willing to adopt and communicate new strategies and techniques, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include daily quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting, and general upkeep of analyzers and cell sorters, including performing daily quality control procedures and keeping accurate records of instrument performance. The role involves creating and designing flow cytometry and cell sorting experiments under the guidance of Scientists/Researchers, and providing assisted operation of analyzers and cell sorters through direct professional interactions with facility users. Independent operation in a BSL2 setting, adherence to standard cell sorting biosafety practices, interfacing with vendor service engineers, and assisting in the creation and editing of facility standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials are also key aspects. The position includes providing instrument and software training to users with minimal supervision, performing routine laboratory duties such as managing lab supplies, general lab upkeep, reagent preparation, waste disposal, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment. Ensuring compliance with CoRE Standard Operating Procedures and Mount Sinai Policies, including safety, integrity, and legal policies, is essential. The role also involves contributing to scientific discussions within the CoRE on an ad hoc basis.
Requirements
- Advanced skills in instrumentation, analysis, or at the bench
- Excellent troubleshooting or problem-solving abilities
- Willingness to adopt and communicate new strategies and techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Bachelors degree with 1 year in a research environment OR Masters degree in a relevant field
Responsibilities
- Daily QC, maintenance, troubleshooting and general upkeep of analyzers and cell sorters.
- Performing daily quality control procedures.
- Keep accurate, legible records to monitor instrument performance.
- Create and design flow cytometry and cell sorting experiments as guided by Scientists/Researchers using the facility.
- Provide assisted operation of analyzers and cell sorters.
- Direct professional interactions with facility users for various applications.
- Independent operation in a BSL2 level setting.
- Knowledge of and adherence to standard cell sorting biosafety practices.
- Interfacing with vendor service engineers.
- Assisting in creating and editing facility standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training material.
- Provide instrument and software training to new and established users with minimal supervision.
- Train users in self-operation of instrumentation.
- Perform routine laboratory duties including lab supplies, general lab upkeep, preparation of reagents, disposal of laboratory waste, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, including weekly sterilization and monthly cleaning protocols.
- Ensure compliance with CoRE Standard Operating Procedures and Mount Sinai Policies where applicable and including safety, integrity, and legal policies.
- Contribute to scientific discussion within the CoRE on an ad hoc basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
