Research Assistant I - Cell Developmental & Regenerative Biology
Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY
About The Position
The Research Assistant will support ongoing projects in the laboratory focused on microglial immune responses and neuroinflammation. Working under the supervision of a senior postdoctoral fellow, the student will assist with day-to-day experimental activities involving human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)–derived microglia.
Requirements
- HS/GED
- None
Responsibilities
- Maintain and assist with mammalian cell culture
- Prepare culture media and laboratory reagents
- Support differentiation and maintenance of iPSC-derived cell types
- Assist with experiments examining microglial inflammatory responses
- Prepare stimulation conditions and collect experimental samples
- Perform basic biochemical and molecular assays
- Support immunostaining and microscopy-based imaging experiments
- Prepare samples for downstream analyses
- Assist with general laboratory organization and workflow
- Maintain lab supplies and inventory
- Support reagent preparation and lab upkeep
- Document experimental procedures and record results in electronic lab notebooks
- Participate in regular lab meetings
- Receive training in experimental design, data organization, and biomedical research best practices
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
