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Description The Associate Researcher I is a laboratory research position, responsible for independent conduct of routine and standardized experiments. This individual assists in the interpretation of research outcomes, performs assays to support research studies, and assists in the clerical and supply aspects of the laboratory environment. The Yasuda Lab (Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai) is seeking a Research Associate to conduct basic and translational research on rare genetic disorders, in particular, the acute hepatic porphyrias (AHPs), which are due to defective activities of enzymes involved in heme biosynthesis. A major research focus is developing new therapies for these disorders that are effective and safe. The successful candidate will also be involved in studies that aim to better understand the underlying disease mechanism(s) and to identify modifier genes for the AHPs. Most of our studies involve working with mice, therefore, it is essential that the candidate is willing to handle and ...