Clinical Research Scientist — Assistant

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System conducts research aimed at understanding human diseases and improving health outcomes. The Assistant Scientist role involves clinical investigation, development of methodologies, data analysis, and dissemination of findings to the scientific community.

Responsibilities include designing complex clinical studies, safety compliance, and collaboration with physicians and health departments to advance disease prevention and treatment strategies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical applications and analyzes data.
• Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies requiring evaluation of methods, modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
• Plans and directs studies to investigate disease, prevention methods, and treatments.
• Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
• Teaches medicine and medical/lab procedures to physicians, residents, students, and technicians.
• Collaborates with health departments, industry personnel, physicians to develop health safety standards.
• Develops treatments and research tools and techniques.
• Explores subject area, defines scope and problems for investigation.
• Develops hypotheses and evaluation methodology.
• Evaluates clinical trial results and adjusts dosage to optimize outcomes.
• Communicates research results through published papers.
• Develops proposals for new research and seeks support for activities.
• Makes decisions affecting extensive scientific research activities.

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System conducts research aimed at understanding human diseases and improving health outcomes. The Assistant Scientist role involves clinical investigation, development of methodologies, data analysis, and dissemination of findings to the scientific community.

Responsibilities include designing complex clinical studies, safety compliance, and collaboration with physicians and health departments to advance disease prevention and treatment strategies.