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Cravedi Lab - Details of Research Project: The project is aimed at understanding the pathophysiology of immune-mediated kidney diseases and rejection of transplanted grafts. The incumbent will primarily focus on phenotypic (CyTOF and flow cytometry) and functional assays (Fluorospot and flow cytometry) of T cells from kidney transplant recipients. The main goal of this work is to identify signatures that differentiate patients with acute rejection versus those without.

The Associate Researcher is an entry laboratory research position, responsible for conduct of routine and assisting in 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 typically conducts laboratory research and the position may include lab and clerical support. S/he analyzes and assists in interpreting research outcomes.
Goals of the Research Project: To identify a transcriptional signature of rejection in RNAseq analyses from mice with glomerular diseases.

Technical Duties: The incumbent will primarily focus on phenotypic (CyTOF and flow cytometry) and functional assays (Fluorospot and flow cytometry) of T cells from kidney transplant recipients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts routine and standardized experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project.
• Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results of moderate complexity.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required.
• MD or PhD or both preferred

Experience:

• 0-2 year of research/laboratory experience
• Prior nephrological experience
• Appropriate verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Organizational, problem solving and analytical skill

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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 $21,524.94 - $65,563.38 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.