Core Research Associate II (Microscopy Core) Shared Research Resources
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New York City, NY - USA
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Job Summary
The Microscopy and Advanced Bioimaging Core at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a motivated and collaborative Core Research Associate I to join our shared resource facility supporting a broad range of cutting-edge biomedical research programs.
This position is ideal for candidates interested in advanced microscopy technologies image analysis and shared resource operations within a highly collaborative academic research environment.
The successful candidate will support day-to-day microscopy core operations including user training instrument quality assurance microscopy workflows and image analysis support. Depending on experience and operational needs the role also includes hands-on laboratory support for electron (EM) and light-sheet microscopy workflows and sample preparation activities.
Responsibilities
- Support operation and maintenance of advanced microscopy instrumentation.
- Assist researchers with microscopy workflows image acquisition and experimental setup.
- Train users in microscope operation and imaging best practices.
- Perform routine quality assurance calibration troubleshooting and documentation of imaging systems.
- Support image processing and quantitative image analysis workflows using open-source and commercial software platforms.
- Assist with SOP development user documentation and shared resource operations.
- Support electron microscopy laboratory workflows and sample preparation activities.
- Maintain compliance with institutional safety and operational policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelors
- 3 years related experience (OR Masters 1 year experience in related field)
Preferred Skills
- BS/BA in biology biomedical sciences engineering or related discipline.
- Prior experience in microscopy imaging or laboratory research environment preferred.
- Familiarity with fluorescence microscopy confocal microscopy or electron microscopy is desirable.
- Experience with image analysis software such as Fiji/ImageJ CellProfiler QuPath Imaris or related tools is a plus.
- Strong communication organizational and troubleshooting skills.
- Interest in working in a collaborative shared resource environment.
Required Experience:
IC
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