Research Scientist I - Dermatology

Description

We are looking for a motivated and thoughtful Research Scientist I (Lab Manager) to help run and grow a collaborative, fast-moving lab at Mount Sinai. Our work focuses on how the nervous system senses and encodes information from immune responses, using mouse genetics, imaging, flow cytometry, behavior, electrophysiology and single-cell approaches.

The Research Scientist I is an experienced laboratory or clinical research individual who conducts research involving the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. S/he engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities. Aspects of the role include:

• Day-to-day lab operations
• Coordinate experimental workflows
• Manage mouse colonies
• Interface with core facilities
• Train and support lab members
• Coordinate human tissue-related experiments
• Oversee IACUC and IBC protocols
• Maintain lab biosafety compliance

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Assists in the design and conduct of complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
• Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
• May mentor students and less experienced research technicians.
• May confer with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
• Develops treatments and designs research tools and techniques.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
• Develops hypotheses with senior colleagues to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
• Examines the results of clinical trials and adjusts the dosage levels to reduce negative side effects or to induce better results.
• Develops new proposals for research and obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
• Participates in decision-making with potential impact on extensive scientific research activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D in Biological Science or related field is strongly preferred
• 2+ years minimum research experience (may include academic studies) with Masters; 4 years with a Bachelors
• Prior Faculty background preferred
• Experience with mouse models preferred
• Prior leadership or lab management experience is a plus

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping p