Associate Researcher I - Cardiac Development & Regeneration

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai's Dubois Laboratory seeks an Associate Researcher I to join our cardiovascular biology team. You will perform mammalian cell culture, manage mouse colonies, and apply molecular biology techniques to study heart development and disease.

The role offers hands-on training, collaborative projects, and opportunities to contribute to publications. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in a science field, with interest in developmental or cardiac biology, and familiarity with PCR,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field required.
• Hands-on mammalian tissue culture experience preferred.
• Familiar with basic molecular biology methods (PCR, gel electrophoresis, immunostaining).
• Experience with mouse husbandry, genotyping, and colony management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mammalian cell culture, including pluripotent stem cell lines and cardiac cell types.
• Assist with mouse colony management, husbandry, and genotyping.
• Conduct PCR, cloning, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, and qRT-PCR.
• Assist with tissue dissection, histology, and immunostaining on cardiac tissue.
• Maintain detailed lab records and contribute to figures and publications.
• Participate in lab meetings and support routine operations.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Mouse colony management

PCR

Cloning

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

qRT-PCR

Histology

Immunostaining

Lab documentation

Education

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

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Western blot

Immunostaining

Confocal microscopy

Flow cytometry

Job description

Mount Sinai's Dubois Laboratory seeks an Associate Researcher I to join our cardiovascular biology team. You will perform mammalian cell culture, manage mouse colonies, and apply molecular biology techniques to study heart development and disease.

The role offers hands-on training, collaborative projects, and opportunities to contribute to publications. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's or Master's in a science field, with interest in developmental or cardiac biology, and familiarity with PCR,