Mount Sinai Health System · 5 days ago

Associate Researcher I - Microbiology

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$59K/yr - $72K/yr

1+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Administrative Duties: Assist with lab purchases, maintain lab protocols, and handle other administrative tasks.

Establishing Lab models: Prepare and maintain cell cultures, virus stocks, plasmid stocks, and in vivo models

Molecular Biology Protocols: Perform cloning, site directed mutagenesis, quantitative PCRs.

Conducting and Analyzing Experiments: The successful candidate will be trained to perform in vitro and in vivo experiments with BSL2 and BSL3 pathogens. Perform infections, plaque assays, fluorescent microscopy.

Opportunities to present and participate in meetings and conferences: Presenting in journal clubs, data clubs and local conferences.

Performs other related duties

Qualification

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Research experienceLaboratory experienceCell cultureMolecular biologyHighly motivatedIndependent workTeam collaborationAttention to detailProblem solvingCommunication skillsRecord keepingResearch InterestCVContact References

Required

Bachelors or Masters degree in microbiology, molecular biology, virology, or a related field.

1 - 2 years of research/laboratory experience; Previous laboratory experience with cell culture and molecular biology is preferred but not required.

Attributes: Highly motivated and capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Excellent attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and record keeping.