Associate Researcher I

About the Role

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMM) Human Immune Monitoring Center (HIMC) leverages powerful technology platforms to provide comprehensive immune profiling for a diverse range of clinical and translational research studies. An Associate Researcher Level I will perform bench work for clinical study sample biorepository and proteomics assays. The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists and technicians on projects related to various diseases including cancer, IBD, neuroscience, etc., to gain deep familiarity with a broad range of complex technologies and biological data types, while making a real impact at the forefront of translational immunology.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs biospecimen processing and sample management for downstream fit-for-purpose immune profiling.
• Conducts experiments using advanced research techniques specific to the subject matter of the research project.
• Analyzes and assists in interpreting moderately complex results.
• Performs assays on platforms such as Olink, Luminex, ELISA to support research studies, generating reproducible data.
• Assists in new and unexpected research experiments and techniques.
• Performs daily QC and lab maintenance.
• May train less-experienced research staff in research techniques and use of equipment.
• Performs other related duties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Biospecimen processing and sample management
• Experience with immune profiling assays on platforms such as Olink, Luminex, ELISA.
• Data analysis (primary).
• Lab maintenance and quality control (QC).

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in science or related field required.
• No experience required. One year of research experience preferred.