Stem Cell Scientist - Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Mount Sinai Morningside; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks an Associate Researcher to join the Tisch Cancer Center and the Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology. You will work with a collaborative team to perform experiments, analyze data, and support translational research efforts using patient samples, iPS cell models, and cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a scientific degree and laboratory experience, including cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in sciences or related field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years in a research environment or 1 year plus Masters Degree in sciences or related field.
• Preferred: Experience with human primary cell culture is required; experience with hematopoietic stem cells is strongly preferred.
• Preferred: Experience with induced pluripotent stem cell culture is highly desirable.
• Preferred: Working knowledge of flow cytometry and basic molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid isolation, PCR, and protein analysis.
• Preferred: Experience with animal research and mouse handling.
• Preferred: Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred: Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Preferred: Ability to maintain detailed experimental records and work effectively in both independent and collaborative research settings.
• Preferred: Demonstrated commitment to scientific research and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Under direct supervision, conducts routine and standardized experiments using research techniques specific to the laboratory's research projects.
• Prepares culture media, reagents, and other materials required for cell culture and laboratory procedures.
• Isolates and processes primary patient samples using density gradient centrifugation, magnetic cell separation, and cryopreservation techniques.
• Performs in vitro cell culture, cell-based assays, and maintenance of human primary cells and induced pluripotent stem cell cultures.
• Assists with animal studies, including cell preparation, transplantation procedures, post-transplant monitoring, sample collection, and tissue harvesting from xenografted mice.
• Performs sample preparation, staining, and flow cytometric analyses.
• Conducts basic molecular biology procedures including DNA, RNA, and protein isolation, quantitative PCR, genotyping, and Western blot analysis.
• Maintains accurate and detailed experimental records and laboratory documentation.
• Analyzes and assists in the interpretation of experimental data.
• Assists in the preparation of standard operating procedures, figures, presentations, progress reports, and scientific manuscripts.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Collaborative research

Education

Bachelor's degree in sciences or related field

2 years in research environment or 1 year + Masters

Tools

Flow cytometry

DNA/RNA/Protein isolation

PCR

Western blot

Job description

Mount Sinai Morningside seeks an Associate Researcher to join the Tisch Cancer Center and the Division of Hematology/Medical Oncology. You will work with a collaborative team to perform experiments, analyze data, and support translational research efforts using patient samples, iPS cell models, and cutting-edge technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a scientific degree and laboratory experience, including cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques.