Associate Researcher II - Hematology & Oncology

Strength Through Diversity Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal. An Associate Researcher II position is currently available in the Vaccine and Cell Therapy Laboratory (VCTL) within Tisch Cancer Institute, division of Hematology/Medical Oncology. This is an academic cGMP Facility producing cellular and viral vector vaccines for use in Phase I and II clinical trials. The Associate Researcher will work as a member of the production team to support ongoing projects using advanced techniques, analyze and interpret complex results. He/she will also perform quality control assays on in-process material and process patient blood samples for isolation of plasma, serum, and PBMCs. The Associate Researcher will report directly to Marcia Meseck, the Facility Director for the VCTL. Roles & Responsibilities: Perform a variety of production and testing procedures using advanced research techniques in a cleanroom environment. Assists in process development and technology transfer, including drafting SOPs, standard forms, and master batch records. Assists in the implementation of standardized protocols for production and quality control testing. Assists the Facility Director by extracting and compiling data; creation of graphs for presenting data in meetings. Ensures compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Performs other related duties, as assigned. Must be able to occasionally work non-standard hours, as required, according to the production schedule. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in sciences or related field; Master’s Degree in sciences or related field preferred At least 2 years using aseptic technique in a cellular or virus laboratory environment Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills Ability to work as a member of a team Previous GMP or GLP experience preferred Strength Through Diversity The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together and participate actively as a leader within the Mount Sinai Health System by: Serving as the primary resource management representative of the Mount Sinai leadership teams, committees, etc., and acting as the primary executive leader interface between Mount Sinai and key executives from the health systems’ vendors and partners. Engaging with relevant thought leaders and policy-makers at the federal and state levels, and representing the Health System as assigned. Using a lens of equity in establishing and promoting policies and procedures and providing opportunities for all to thrive. Confronting racist, sexist or other inappropriate behavior and challenges exclusionary organizational practices and serving as a role model to promote anti-racist behaviors. Inspiring and fostering an environment of anti-racist behaviors among and between departments and co-workers. We work hard to acquire and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you can develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, can make an impact on quality patient care. Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story! Who We Are Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,648.00 - $101,472.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.