Þscription Working under supervision, assisting the operation of the Core of Zebrafish Model of Human Disease in the Center for Translational Medicine and Pharmacology. The position will support research using the zebrafish system to model human diseases, such as Alzheimer’s Disease, chronic kidney disease, and cancer. The responsibilities include day-to-day operations of the zebrafish facility and caring for the animals, which includes but is not limited to genotyping and feeding of zebrafish, molecular and genetic experiments using zebrafish. The research assistant will also support research publicizations and grant applications., supervise and train students in lab techniques. This position will work with animals. Responsibilities Coordinate laboratory/research activities. Coordinate with the staff of the Center for Comparative Medicine and Surgery to carry out basic operations of the zebrafish facility; Keep track of and care for ~10,000 laboratory zebrafish; Carry out complex research genetic breeding schemes; Breeding zebrafish stocks; Maintain zebrafish lab and equipment; Organize zebrafish lab; Maintain fish database. Work closely with the core director and the principal investigators in the Center. Serve as a liaison between the zebrafish core and other research groups. Carry out complex research assignments. Participate in the generation of knockout and transgenic zebrafish using cutting edge techniques by use of microinjection; fluorescence microscopy and molecular biology. Following established protocols and devise new protocols and techniques for research projects involving a high degree of skill and training. Perform in situ hybridization and immunohistological analyses of zebrafish with the core of Histology in the Center; Contribute to research projects by performing experiments and adding ideas. May supervise students and technicians. This will include zebrafish and molecular biology training. May co-author research publications on relevant projects. Performs other related duties Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in science or related field required 1 - 2 years of research/laboratory experience One year of animal experience in a wet laboratory setting is strongly preferred. Previous experience handling zebrafish is highly desirable. Must be comfortable working with zebrafish. Experience in microscopy, molecular biology, and biostatistical data analysis is preferred but not required. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Molecular biology or zebrafish knowledge is required. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Ability to operate laboratory equipment, specifically work with zebrafish facility equipment. Ability to meet consistent attendance. Ability to work weekends as needed. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors and customers face to face. Previous experience working with animals such as zebrafish and mice is preferred. Must demonstrate compassion for animals within the institutional animal facilities and dedication to the Animal Resource Center’s mission. Must handle animals with care and respect at all times. Ability to perform microscopy on live animals. Must demonstrate compliance with universities animal research and care (ARC) policies and procedures and compliance to regulations of the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service Policy, AAALAC guidelines and other applicable regulatory guidelines. Must be able and willing to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness and utilize protective gear to protect the health of the animals. Employer Description Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. We invite you to participate actively as a part of the Mount Sinai Health System team by: Using a lens of equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to thrive and reach their potential. Serving as a role model confronting racist, sexist, or other inappropriate actions by speaking up, challenging exclusionary organizational practices, and standing side-by-side in support of colleagues who experience discrimination. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. At Mount Sinai, our leaders strive to learn, empower others, and embrace change to further advance equity and improve the well-being of staff, patients, and the organization. We expect our leaders to embrace anti-racism, create a collaborative and respectful environment, and constructively disrupt the status quo to improve the system and enhance care for our patients. We work hard to create an inclusive, welcoming and nurturing work environment where all feel they are valued, belong and are able to advance professionally. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new 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 43,000 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 patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes approximately 7,400 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high