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Research Assistant I - Cell Developmental & Regenerative Biology

Mount Sinai Health System, New York, NY, United States


Job Description
The Research Assistant will support ongoing projects in the laboratory focused on microglial immune responses and neuroinflammation. Working under the supervision of a senior postdoctoral fellow, the student will assist with day-to-day experimental activities involving human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)–derived microglia.

Qualifications

Education: HS/GED

Experience: None

Compensation Statement
The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $16.50 - $22.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Responsibilities

Maintain and assist with mammalian cell culture

Prepare culture media and laboratory reagents

Support differentiation and maintenance of iPSC-derived cell types

Assist with experiments examining microglial inflammatory responses

Prepare stimulation conditions and collect experimental samples

Perform basic biochemical and molecular assays

Support immunostaining and microscopy-based imaging experiments

Prepare samples for downstream analyses

Assist with general laboratory organization and workflow

Maintain lab supplies and inventory

Support reagent preparation and lab upkeep

Document experimental procedures and record results in electronic lab notebooks

Participate in regular lab meetings

Receive training in experimental design, data organization, and biomedical research best practices

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

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