Associate Researcher I - Cardiac Development

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dubois Laboratory at Mount Sinai is seeking an Associate Researcher I to advance studies in cardiac development and disease. The role involves mammalian cell culture, mouse colony management, and molecular biology techniques to support publications and grant applications.

You will work in a collaborative team environment, gaining experience in pluripotent stem cells, cardiac cell differentiation, and imaging modalities relevant to cardiovascular biology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field required.
• No experience required; one year preferred.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian tissue culture techniques preferred.
• Familiarity with basic cell and molecular biology methods (PCR, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, immunostaining).
• Experience with mouse husbandry, colony management, and genotyping.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of pluripotent stem cell lines and differentiated cardiac cell types.
• Assist with mouse colony management, husbandry, and genotyping.
• Conduct standard molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and qRT-PCR.
• Assist with tissue dissection, histology, and immunostaining on embryonic and adult cardiac tissue.
• Maintain detailed and organized laboratory records and experimental documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of figures, protocols, and other materials supporting publications and grant applications.
• Participate actively in laboratory meetings and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Assist with general laboratory operations including ordering supplies and maintaining equipment.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Mammalian tissue culture

Mouse husbandry

Molecular biology techniques

Immunostaining

PCR

Genotyping

Confocal microscopy

Flow cytometry

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

qRT-PCR

Job description

The Dubois Laboratory at Mount Sinai is seeking an Associate Researcher I to advance studies in cardiac development and disease. The role involves mammalian cell culture, mouse colony management, and molecular biology techniques to support publications and grant applications.

You will work in a collaborative team environment, gaining experience in pluripotent stem cells, cardiac cell differentiation, and imaging modalities relevant to cardiovascular biology.