Core Research Associate II

Description
The Microscopy and Advanced Bioimaging Core at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a motivated and collaborative Core Research Associate 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.