Assistant Research Scientist - Lab

Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Assistant Research Scientist. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate with Principal Investigators (PI) and work independently within the scientific framework of the PI's laboratory.

• Develops new ideas that promote current research. Exercises a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive scientific research programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance.
• May manage the operations of a lab for the Principal Investigator by supervising Post Docs and technicians. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of all instruments and laboratory facilities.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects.
• May provide students with technical guidance and direction in the operation of various sample preparation techniques, extraction lines, and equipment as well as general laboratory practices and safety protocols.
• May seek grant funding from external sources in support of their independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair. May participate in writing grant proposals.
• May be responsible research/lab quality control and compliance.
• May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data.
• Develops research techniques and methodologies.
• May determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences.
• May make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/ author/ co-author for reports and presentations.
• May provide recommendations for equipment purchases and for the redesign of lab space.
• May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs, scientific staff, and collaborators. Identifies and resolves technical problems.
• Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to department's mission.
• Formulates and conducts research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope.
• Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities.

College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences and 4 years of relevant work experience.

M.S. in Neuroscience related field and at least 1 year of experience working in a Shared Resource Research Core Facility. At least 1 year of experience working in behavioral neuroscience.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, generous time‑off, employee resource groups for peer support, and a holistic wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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Salary Range: $58,500.00 - $62,400.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital needs.