Neuroscience Researcher I — In Vivo & Imaging

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks an Associate Researcher I to support studies of cortical inhibitory circuits, neuronal activity, and sleep-wake regulation, while assisting with animal colony management and general lab organization. This entry-level role involves in vivo neuroscience experiments, tissue processing, data analysis, and collaboration with graduate students and postdocs.

A Bachelor's or Master's in science is required, with no experience needed; prior neuroscience work is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field is required.
• No experience required; one year of research experience preferred.
• Previous laboratory research experience, preferably in neuroscience or a related biological discipline.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to maintain accurate experimental records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in vivo neuroscience experiments, including behavioral testing, imaging, and electrophysiological recordings.
• Perform laboratory procedures, including tissue collection, histology, immunohistochemistry, and microscopy.
• Collect, organize, and perform preliminary analysis of experimental data.
• Prepare reagents and maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and experimental records.
• Support laboratory organization, inventory management, and compliance with institutional animal research and laboratory safety requirements.
• Work collaboratively with graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other laboratory members.
• Performs other related duties.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data recording

Collaborative work

Education

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

Tools

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

In vivo techniques

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks an Associate Researcher I to support studies of cortical inhibitory circuits, neuronal activity, and sleep-wake regulation, while assisting with animal colony management and general lab organization. This entry-level role involves in vivo neuroscience experiments, tissue processing, data analysis, and collaboration with graduate students and postdocs.

A Bachelor's or Master's in science is required, with no experience needed; prior neuroscience work is