Research Scientist II-Elovitz Lab-OB/GYN Reproduction

Strength Through Diversity

Ground breaking science. Advancing medicine. Healing made personal.

The Elovitz Lab at Icahn School of Medicine focuses on reproductive and maternal-fetal biology. The lab is supported by multiple NIH grants which explore microbial and immune drivers of health and disease in these specific areas.

Research positions are available for the focus on characterizing host-microbial interactions and innate immunity at the lower reproductive tract, upper reproductive tract and at the fetal-maternal interface. This position will involve working with and having proficiency with various animal (mice models), in vitro models (cell lines and primary cell lines) and bacterial pathogens and their by-products.

The Research Scientist II candidate will be expected to organize and plan all aspects of experimentation and collaborate with core facilities to complete downstream assays such as flow cytometry, siRNA, and scRNA sequencing and analysis under minimal supervsion. Other downstream applications such as microscopy, cytokine analysis, qRT-PCR, Western blot, and immunofluorescence can be done within our laboratory. The candidate will collect, interpret, assess, and communicate data and results to team leaders and present data at lab meetings.

Experience in the field of molecular biology, immunology and/or microbiology, or related field or equivalent doctoral degree and 5 years of experience is required

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental and translational studies, utilizing in vitro models, in vivo models, and/or patient biospecimens and existing models to generate new data, based off of input from the group leaders
• She/He will work closely with other members of the lab as well as outside collaborators
• She/he is furthermore part of a multidisciplinary team of translational scientists and clinicians, striving to develop the deep understanding of reproductive biology, immunology and microbiology
• The scientist is furthermore expected to write summary reports and papers
• Additionally, she/he will assist in the preparation of grants, presentations, and administrative reports
• Conduct research of significant value in the basic and/or translational science area
• Plans, conducts, and manages research projects within the federal and institutional regulations and policies
• Collaborates with researchers, external agencies, and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives
• Trains technical staff, students, and other lab personnel in lab procedures

Education:

• Doctorate degree (PhD or MD) in sciences or related field

Experience:

• Minimum five years of experience with scientific investigation.
• Must have demonstrated outstanding achievement in a field of research
• Must have contributed to a number of peer-reviewed publications, inventions or the like, at least some of which have had a major impact on advancing the field or discipline.
• Prior experience successfully securing external grant funding is highly desirable.

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.

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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.

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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 $87,692.00 - $131,538.00 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.