Associate Researcher (Dr Blanchards Lab) - Neurosciences

$33,280 - $70,970/Yr

Mount Sinai Health System - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Associate Researcher position in Dr. Blanchard's Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai focuses on a NASA-funded project aimed at investigating mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease and neurodegeneration. The role involves creating iPSCs-derived vasculature and 3D models of the human brain, with responsibilities including culturing cell lines, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. This position is ideal for recent graduates or master's students seeking immersive research experience in human stem cell biology.

Responsibilities

• Culturing cell lines and maintaining an inventory of stem cell reagents and stock chemicals.
• Preparing specialized culturing surfaces and maintaining a well-organized inventory of cell lines stored in liquid nitrogen.
• Designing, performing, and maintaining experiments related to the project.
• Conducting microscopic analysis and analyzing data from experiments.
• Collaborating closely with lab members and working under the supervision of the lab director and post-docs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in science or a related field preferred, or a combination of relevant research experience and education.
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated experience in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or developmental/stem cell biology.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in iPSC cell culture and differentiation.
• Familiarity with CRISPR, bioengineering, and confocal microscopy.
• Knowledge of calcium imaging and optogenetics.
• Experience with mouse models and computational biology, including single cell/nuclei RNAseq.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.00 to $34.12 based on experience and education.