Research Assistant II (Dr Marro's Lab) - Neurosciences at Mount Sinai
New York, NY 10029, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Oct, 25

Salary

26.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Description
Under direct supervision, performs routine and standard experiments and procedures as assigned; provides support services for research projects.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct tissue culture experiments using iPSCs and neuronal models, including cell line maintenance, media formulation, and differentiation protocols.
  • Perform molecular biology techniques specific to iPSCs and neuronal models, such as iPSC reprogramming, neural differentiation, gene expression analysis, PCR, Western blotting, and DNA sequencing.
  • Assist in the design and optimization of experiments related to iPSCs and neuronal models, including protocol development, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
  • Conduct PCR experiments to amplify DNA or RNA sequences of interest, including primer design, PCR set up, and analysis of PCR products.
  • Perform Western blot experiments to analyze protein expression levels, including sample preparation, gel electrophoresis, protein transfer, antibody incubation, and signal detection.
  • Assist in DNA sequencing experiments, including DNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing platform operation, and analysis of sequencing data.
  • Performs other related duties.

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree in sciences (or related field) or HS/GED. Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field preferred.
  • 2+ years of related experience

Employer Description

Responsibilities
  • Conduct tissue culture experiments using iPSCs and neuronal models, including cell line maintenance, media formulation, and differentiation protocols.
  • Perform molecular biology techniques specific to iPSCs and neuronal models, such as iPSC reprogramming, neural differentiation, gene expression analysis, PCR, Western blotting, and DNA sequencing.
  • Assist in the design and optimization of experiments related to iPSCs and neuronal models, including protocol development, troubleshooting, and data analysis.
  • Conduct PCR experiments to amplify DNA or RNA sequences of interest, including primer design, PCR set up, and analysis of PCR products.
  • Perform Western blot experiments to analyze protein expression levels, including sample preparation, gel electrophoresis, protein transfer, antibody incubation, and signal detection.
  • Assist in DNA sequencing experiments, including DNA extraction, library preparation, sequencing platform operation, and analysis of sequencing data.
  • Performs other related duties
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