Core Research Associate I-Shared Research Resources

Summary: Mount Sinai Morningside is part of one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, committed to delivering outstanding patient care. The Core Research Associate I will be responsible for the daily maintenance and operation of analyzers and cell sorters, as well as training users and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols. Responsibilities: - Daily QC, maintenance, troubleshooting and general upkeep of analyzers and cell sorters. These responsibilities include performing daily quality control procedures. Keep accurate, legible records to monitor instrument performance - Create and design flow cytometry and cell sorting experiments as guided by Scientists/Researchers using the facility - Provide assisted operation of analyzers and cell sorters. This will entail direct professional interactions with facility users for various applications - Independent operation in a BSL2 level setting; knowledge of and adherence to standard cell sorting biosafety practices; interfacing with vendor service engineers; assisting in creating and editing facility standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training material - Provide instrument and software training to new and established users with minimal supervision. Train users in self-operation of instrumentation - Perform routine laboratory duties including lab supplies, general lab upkeep, preparation of reagents, disposal of laboratory waste, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, including weekly sterilization and monthly cleaning protocols - Ensure compliance with CoRE Standard Operating Procedures and Mount Sinai Policies where applicable and including safety, integrity, and legal policies - Contribute to scientific discussion within the CoRE on an ad hoc basis Required Qualifications: - Must have advanced skills in instrumentation, analysis, or at the bench - excellent troubleshooting or problem-solving abilities - must be willing to adopt and communicate new strategies and techniques - strong interpersonal skills - Bachelors - 1 year in research environment OR Masters in relevant field Required Skills: Flow cytometry, Cell sorting, BSL2 biosafety practices, Quality control procedures, Laboratory equipment maintenance, Standard operating procedures (SOP), Instrument software training