Per Diem Research Associate

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

2d • $26 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school with a long history of training physicians and scientists. As part of NYU Langone Health, the school is dedicated to improving the human condition through education, research, and patient care. Equity and inclusion are core values, fostering an environment where diverse talent can thrive. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join the team as a Research Associate, responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation under the mentorship of a senior scientist.

Requirements

• College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences.
• A minimum commitment of two years is required.
• Placement in position may not exceed three years.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique, and performance.
• Generate hypotheses and design and perform experiments to test them.
• Execute multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.
• Record all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.
• Independently suggest and test modifications to protocols based on results.
• Prepare figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
• Communicate results and collaborate with other professionals in the lab.
• Demonstrate a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.
• Present findings at lab meetings, respond to challenges, and participate in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.
• Read and understand relevant scientific literature.
• Contribute to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.
• Participate in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommend modifications to the Principal Investigator.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level