Associate Scientist (Dr Ehrlich's Lab) - Neurology

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Scientist to conduct impactful research aimed at understanding human diseases and improving health outcomes. This role involves designing and conducting complex clinical studies, analyzing data, and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will engage with various stakeholders to develop health safety standards and contribute to significant scientific advancements. Join a collaborative environment where your expertise will drive innovation and shape the future of healthcare research.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field required.
• Three years of relevant experience in research.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research to develop methodologies and analyze data.
• Plans and directs studies to investigate human or animal diseases.
• Communicates research results to the scientific community.

Skills

Research Methodologies

Data Analysis

Clinical Research

Technical Writing

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Science

Job description

Description

The Associate Scientist is experienced in the conduct of research involving the understanding of human diseases and improvement of human health. May assist in the operation of the clinical laboratory. Engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities, and may mentor less senior scientist and Associate Researcher staff.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field
• Three years experience

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 - $98978.78 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.