Senior Scientist - Hematology & Oncology Research Leader

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Senior Scientist to provide scientific and technical leadership in the management, design and execution of a clinical research program, collaborating with the Principle Investigators laboratory to drive innovative and productive studies.

This role focuses on GVHD research using organoid models, single-cell analysis, and translational strategies to predict long‑term outcomes and improve patient care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in sciences or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience with scientific investigation.
• Demonstrated outstanding achievement in a field of research.
• Contributions to peer‑reviewed publications, inventions, or similar with significant impact.
• Prior experience securing external grant funding is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies with evaluation of methods, diagnoses and treatments.
• Dissects and analyzes organoids and single-cell suspensions using standard lab techniques.
• Analyzes and interprets laboratory data, including Western Blots and image analysis with GraphPad Prism.
• Develops hypotheses and methodologies for investigating research questions.
• Communicates research results via publications and conferences.
• Coordinates seminars to disseminate knowledge and advance diagnostics or treatments.
• Develops new proposals and seeks funding for ongoing research activities.
• Makes decisions with major impact on extensive research activities.
• Supervises graduate/medical students and trainees.

Education

Ph.D in sciences or related field

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking a Senior Scientist to provide scientific and technical leadership in the management, design and execution of a clinical research program, collaborating with the Principle Investigators laboratory to drive innovative and productive studies.

This role focuses on GVHD research using organoid models, single-cell analysis, and translational strategies to predict long‑term outcomes and improve patient care.