Assistant Scientist- Pharmacological Sciences

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Scientist to engage in groundbreaking research aimed at understanding human diseases and enhancing health outcomes. This role involves designing complex clinical studies, analyzing data, and presenting findings to the scientific community. The successful candidate will contribute to innovative methodologies and treatments while collaborating with healthcare professionals. Join a prestigious institution committed to excellence and inclusivity in healthcare, where your research can make a significant impact on patient care and public health improvement.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related field is required.
• Two years of experience in research and clinical investigation.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop methodologies and procedures for medical applications.
• Designs and conducts complex clinical studies and analyzes data.
• Communicates research results to the scientific community.

Skills

Research Methodologies

Clinical Investigation

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Problem Solving

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

Description

The Assistant Scientist conducts research involving the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
• Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
• Plans and directs studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
• Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
• Teaches principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
• Confers with health departments, industry personnel, physicians, and others to develop health safety standards and public health improvement programs.
• Develops treatments and designs research tools and techniques.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies.
• Develops hypotheses to be tested and methodology for evaluating results.
• Examines the results of clinical trials and adjusts the dosage levels to reduce negative side effects or to induce better results.
• Communicates research results to the scientific community via published papers.
• Develops new proposals for research and obtains support for new and/or continuing research activities.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related field
• Two years experience

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.

The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $109199.95 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.