Research Assistant

Research Assistant position

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Papapetrou Group at the Department of Oncological Sciences and Center for Advancement of Blood Cancer Therapies, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/papapetroulab/?_ga=2.184702377.1215714075.1687872199-2113409055.1687046268

The lab uses human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), CRISPR gene editing, xenograft mouse models and functional genomics to study blood malignancies.

The successful candidate should have good clerical and organizational skills.

Job description:

Provide researchers with technical support for mouse handling and caring (some training can be provided on site for lab specificities)

Provide researchers with task support in tissue culture and molecular biology

Participate actively in key aspects of general lab management and organization (managing inventories and stocks of animals, and consumables).

Essential

Organized and efficient, familiar with productivity software (Office)

Experience in handling mice or other rodents

And/or Experience in tissue culture and molecular biology

Preferential

Some knowledge in molecular biology and tissue culture or handling mice if not experienced

Willing to learn new techniques

Familiar with Good Laboratory Practice

Application Instructions:

• CV
• A motivation letter
• Names and contacts of 2 referees

Additional information

Mount Sinai is an inclusive employer that foster diversity and the Icahn school of Medicine offers a highly collaborative environment

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Upper East Side, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Research (Preferred)

Work Location: In person