Þscription The Associate Researcher is an entry laboratory research position, responsible for conduct of routine and standardized experiments using techniques specific to the assigned research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or a senior researcher. This individual assists in the interpretation of research outcomes and may be responsible for lab and clerical support. S/he analyzes and assists in interpreting research outcomes. This is an in-person position working in the lab of Dr. Ya-Wen Chen. This role will be responsible for generating lung organoids using pluripotent stem cells, and performing immunostaining, imaging and Western blot. Below is a link to see the research that Dr. Chen is working on: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/yawen-chen-lab/ Responsibilities Under direct supervision, conducts routine and standardized experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project. Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results. Performs assays to support research studies. Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies. Logs and tests samples; prepares and submits laboratory materials and specimens for shipment. Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation. Performs other related duties. Qualifications Bachelors degree in science or related field preferred, or combination of relevant research experience and education 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience Non-Bargaining Unit, ICW - Otolaryngology Administration - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine, ENT 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 patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 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