Research Scientist — Lab Leadership & Innovation

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health's Grossman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Scientist. The role collaborates with Principal Investigators and advances scientific projects within the PI's lab, guiding research directions, design, and execution.

Ideal candidates hold an MS (2–4 years experience) or PhD, with strong communication and organizational skills, and may engage in grant writing and data quality control.

Qualifications

• MS degree with 2–4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PhD strongly preferred in biology, cell/developmental biology, genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.
• Experience with cell culture, animal research, or organoid systems is valued.
• Computational proficiency with R or Python is a plus.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; rigorous and reproducible work mindset.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Develops new ideas with creativity and mature judgment to guide extensive research programs.
• May manage lab operations and supervise staff; ensure maintenance of instruments and facilities.
• Seek grant funding and assist in writing proposals as appropriate.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of research projects.

Skills

Computational proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Education

MS degree

PhD

Job description

NYU Langone Health's Grossman School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Scientist. The role collaborates with Principal Investigators and advances scientific projects within the PI's lab, guiding research directions, design, and execution.

Ideal candidates hold an MS (2–4 years experience) or PhD, with strong communication and organizational skills, and may engage in grant writing and data quality control.