Research Scientist I - Dermatology

Mount Sinai Health System•New York, NY

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated and thoughtful Research Scientist I (Lab Manager) to help run and grow a collaborative, fast-moving lab at Mount Sinai. Our work focuses on how the nervous system senses and encodes information from immune responses, using mouse genetics, imaging, flow cytometry, behavior, electrophysiology and single-cell approaches. The Research Scientist I is an experienced laboratory or clinical research individual who conducts research involving the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. S/he engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities. Aspects of the role include: Day-to-day lab operations Coordinate experimental workflows Manage mouse colonies Interface with core facilities Train and support lab members Coordinate human tissue-related experiments Oversee IACUC and IBC protocols Maintain lab biosafety compliance

Requirements

Masters or Ph.D in Biological Science or related field is strongly preferred
2+ years minimum research experience (may include academic studies) with Masters; 4 years with a Bachelors

Nice To Haves

Prior Faculty background preferred
Experience with mouse models preferred
Prior leadership or lab management experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
Assists in the design and conduct of complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
Participates in studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
May mentor students and less experienced research technicians.
May confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
Develops treatments and designs research tools and techniques.
Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
Develops hypotheses with senior colleagues to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
Examines the results of clinical trials and adjusts the dosage levels to reduce negative side effects or to induce better results.
Develops new proposals for research and obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
Participates in decision-making with potential impact on extensive scientific research activities.
Other duties as assigned.