Lab Research Assistant - Experiments, Data & Mentorship

Mount Sinai Health System; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects under direct supervision. The role involves performing experiments, assisting with data collection and analysis, and maintaining records.

You will prepare specimens, mix chemicals, set up lab experiments, and help train less experienced staff. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in science (or related field) or HS/GED.
• 2+ years of related experience.
• Two years in research environment.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, perform experiments and procedures as assigned; provide support for research projects.
• Assist with simple to moderately complex experiments under PI guidance and maintain data/results.
• Prepare specimens and/or mix chemicals and other solutions and set up lab experiments.
• Mentor and/or train less experienced staff; assign work when required.
• Maintain inventory of research supplies; prepare purchase orders for reagents and supplies.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment; wash and sterilize glassware.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Lab assistance

Experiment setup

Education

Associate’s Degree in science or related field

HS/GED

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System seeks a Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects under direct supervision. The role involves performing experiments, assisting with data collection and analysis, and maintaining records.

You will prepare specimens, mix chemicals, set up lab experiments, and help train less experienced staff. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced research environment.