Research Scientist - Zwick Lab
About The Position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist to collaborate with Principal Investigators and work independently within the scientific framework of the Zwick Laboratory. The lab studies intestinal remodeling throughout life, particularly how the maternal body orchestrates adaptations during reproduction. The position combines hands-on scientific work with broader laboratory leadership and operational responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects and publications. Depending on the candidate’s background, the role involves conducting independent experimental research in intestinal biology, including benchwork, organoid culture, and in vivo studies, or overseeing computational pipelines and data analysis workflows. Lab operations and scientific oversight are core components of the position.
Requirements
- Master of Science degree and 2–4 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Minimum two-year commitment required.
Nice To Haves
- Substantial experience from completed postdoctoral training.
- Established publication record.
- Experience with animal research.
- Experience with cell culture, ideally complex in vitro systems such as organoids.
- Computational proficiency in R, Python, or equivalent.
- PhD in biology, cell/developmental biology, genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented approach and commitment to rigor and reproducibility.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and conduct research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
- Develop ideas that promote current research and plan, organize, and guide scientific research programs and activities.
- Conduct independent experimental research in intestinal biology or oversee computational pipelines and data analysis workflows, depending on background.
- Manage laboratory operations for the Principal Investigator, potentially supervising postdoctoral researchers and technicians.
- Oversee maintenance and upkeep of instruments and laboratory facilities.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of research projects.
- Train and support laboratory members, including providing technical guidance on research techniques, equipment, laboratory practices, and safety protocols.
- Contribute to new experimental platform development and develop research techniques and methodologies.
- Oversee laboratory safety compliance, regulatory protocols, quality control, and research compliance.
- Oversee mouse colony management.
- Manage laboratory ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
- Develop protocols for research data collection and quality.
- Determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures, and practices.
- Identify and resolve technical problems and coordinate experimental design among laboratories, scientific staff, and collaborators.
- May seek external grant funding for independent research projects with consent of the PI and Department Chair, and may participate in writing grant proposals.
- May contribute to scientific papers and serve as a resource, author, or co-author for reports and presentations.
- May recommend equipment purchases and laboratory space redesign.
- Maintain knowledge of advances in specialized fields, including through attendance at scientific conferences.
- May serve on internal committees supporting research project goals and bringing expertise to the research program.
- Initiate, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate research assignments critical to the department's mission.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
