Research Assistant I - The Friedman Brain Institute

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

9h

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs routine maintenance checks of equipment, is responsible for the glassware facility, and performs routine checks regarding standard operating procedures of all laboratories. This role also provides support services for research labs.

Requirements

• HS/GED
• Two years of related laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Daily washing, sterilization, replacement of glassware and cleaning of glassware bins
• Routine maintenance of autoclave machine, ice machine and dark room as needed
• Generate engineering requests for labs and Linear Equipment Room areas (for repairs, light bulb changes, outlet changes and installations, sink/plumbing repairs, etc.)
• Assists with other engineering requests for outlet installation or other as needed.
• Prepares purchase orders for lab supplies, lab maintenance and equipment repair as needed.
• Laundry drop-off and pick-up for lab coats
• Ensures that lab safety protocols are adhered to in Core lab spaces according to Environmental Health & Safety standards (including sharps bins, eye wash and all other safety protocols)
• Handles receiving of packages, picks up and distributes all mail
• Monitors report for dry ice usage and deliveries
• Monitoring –80 freezer units housed in linear equipment rooms as needed.
• Installs temperature monitors for all -80, -20 freezers and deli fridges.
• Covers lab glassware tech in Icahn when out
• Responsible for checking the CO2 and Nitrogen tanks, and dark room in Icahn when Associate Researcher is out.
• Handles environmental disposal of equipment.
• Maintenance of the perfusion room keeps clean and discards all biohazards.
• Handles tagging of all asset inventory for department of Neuroscience and FBI.
• Performs other related duties

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED