<p>Description The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMM) is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care. It is the medical school for the Mount Sinai Health System, which includes seven hospital campuses, and has more than 5,000 faculty and nearly 2,000 students, residents and fellows. The Associate Researcher is an entry laboratory research position, responsible for conduct of routine and assisting in routine and standardized experiments using techniques specific to the assigned research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or a senior researcher. This individual typically conducts laboratory research and the position may include lab and clerical support. S/he analyzes and assists in interpreting research outcomes. Kindly provide a brief detailed description to include: Research Project description: The ideal candidate needs to be motivated by Science and interested in biomedical research and willing to have a 2-year minimum commitment. Will work closely Dr. Alice Kamphorst and other experienced scientists with great opportunity for one-on-one mentorship. The research program focuses CD4 and CD8 T cell differentiation: better understanding of how inflammation, costimulation and cell interactions shape T cell function and response to immunotherapy (e.g. PD-1 targeted therapy). Mouse models of viral infection and tumors will be used, and cancer studies may be complemented by analysis of samples from patients. The lab is currently expanding work on liver cancer. Technical duties: Candidate must be detail-oriented, highly motivated to learn, and flexible. Must possess excellent organizational, record-keeping, analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities will be adjusted according to candidate's experience and career goals. The candidate will work with mice, may work with human samples and needs to be comfortable handling BSL2 samples after appropriate training. Will assist in processing blood and tissues from mice or humans and perform experiments using flow cytometry and other techniques as required (basic tissue culture, virology and molecular biology techniques such as plaque assay, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR). Will perform general laboratory duties as assigned, including assisting lab members with mouse colony. May assist in ordering laboratory supplies and general organization of the lab. With experience, under limited supervision will conduct experiments using advanced techniques specific to the research project. Expected to assist in analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation. Goals and/or outcomes of the research project: Past Associate Researchers learned to be rigorous scientists and developed several fundamental skills for research in Immunology. Associate Researchers will have the opportunity to lead experiments independently and participate in scientific publications in high impact peer reviewed journals. Past Associate Researchers successfully applied to PhD programs. Please include in application a cover letter with description of research interests and goals. Responsibilities Conducts routine and standardized experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project. Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results of moderate complexity. Performs assays to support research studies. Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies. Logs and tests samples; prepares and submits laboratory materials and specimens for shipment. Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. 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About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time - discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. 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New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $16.5 - $34.1212 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.</p> <p>Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience</p> <p>Conducts routine and standardized experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project. Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results of moderate complexity. Performs assays to support research studies. Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies. Logs and tests samples; prepares and submits laboratory materials and specimens for shipment. Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation. Other duties as assigned.</p>