Three years' experience in research or clinical settings
Strong analytical skills for data interpretation
Experience in clinical research methodologies
Ability to mentor junior staff
Responsibilities
Conducts research to develop methodologies and procedures for medical applications
Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies
Plans and directs studies investigating human or animal diseases
Assists in clinical laboratory operations
Follows strict safety procedures to avoid contamination
Teaches medical principles and laboratory procedures to various audiences
Confers with health departments and industry personnel to develop health safety standards
Benefits
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship
Engagement in impactful research that contributes to public health
Collaborative work environment with interdisciplinary teams
Access to cutting-edge technology and resources
Potential for publishing research findings in scientific journals
Full Job Description
Job 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
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.
May assist in clinical laboratory operations.
Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
Teaches principles of medicine and medical and laboratory procedures to physicians, residents, students, and research staff.
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 obtain support for new and/ or continuing research activities.
Makes recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities.
Performs other related duties.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Biological Science or related field
Three years' experience
About Mount Sinai Hospital
Mount Sinai Hospital is a hospital network based in New York City. It was founded in 1852 and is one of the oldest and largest teaching hospitals in the United States. The hospital has been ranked among the top hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report and is known for its excellence in patient care, research, and education. Mount Sinai Hospital is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has a staff of over 7,000 physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
