This posting describes a Research Technician position in the Spine Research of the Orthopaedics Research Labs at Mount Sinai under the guidance of Dr. James Iatridis and Svenja Illien-Jünger.  The lab focuses on spine research combining bioengineering and biology to investigate pathophysiology of back pain and disc degeneration and to develop regenerative treatments. In support of a newly funded NIH R01 grant on mechanisms for diabetes induced disc degeneration. The ideal candidate will have a background in biology or bioengineering with relevant experience on animal models, biological assays and histological methods. The candidate will support most aspects of this project and will also have some responsibilities associated with lab maintenance.  This position offers a tremendous learning experience to highly motivated and independent individuals.  A two year commitment is required.  To apply, please submit your CV, a very short description of your research interests and goals, and three references to svenja.illien-junger@mssm.edu.  For more information about the lab, please see our lab web page: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/iatridislab/

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Mouse experiments, surgeries and genotyping.
2. Basic molecular biology assays.
3. Immunohistochemistry and histology.
4. Biomechanical testing.
5. Basic tissue culture, tissue engineered constructs, explant cultures.

Job Qualifications

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in biology, bioengineering or related field.

Experience:
Previous experience in any of the above techniques is not necessary, however preference will be given to those with prior research experience.