Senior Research Scientist - Zwick Lab

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • $65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Senior 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 coordinates adaptations during reproduction. This role is suited to a motivated, independent scientist with experimental, computational, or combined expertise who will contribute to the lab’s scientific and operational work.

The position combines hands-on scientific research with lab leadership. Depending on the candidate’s background, work may include independent experimental research in intestinal biology—including benchwork, organoid culture, and in vivo studies—or oversight of computational pipelines and data-analysis workflows. The Senior Research Scientist will also support and train lab members, help develop experimental platforms, oversee lab operations and safety and regulatory protocols, manage the mouse colony, and handle ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.

The scientist will initiate, plan, conduct, interpret, and coordinate complex research; develop research ideas, techniques, and methodologies; and contribute to projects, publications, reports, and presentations. The role may include managing laboratory operations, supervising postdoctoral researchers and technicians, advising students, supporting grant proposals, coordinating work with collaborators, and ensuring research quality, compliance, and timely project completion.

Candidates must have a PhD and at least three years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum two-year commitment is required. The salary range is $65,000–$85,000 annually.

Requirements

• PhD and three 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.

Nice To Haves

• Substantial experience from postdoctoral training.
• Established record of publications.
• 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 or 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

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and work independently within the scientific framework of the PI’s laboratory.
• Initiate, interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate research assignments critical to the department’s mission.
• Formulate and conduct research on problems of considerable scope and complexity.
• Define research problems and develop conceptually related studies or projects.
• Make decisions and recommendations that significantly affect scientific research activities.
• Develop ideas, plan and guide research programs, and develop research techniques and methodologies.
• Conduct independent experimental research in intestinal biology, including benchwork, organoid culture, and in vivo studies, or oversee computational pipelines and data-analysis workflows, depending on background.
• Train and support lab members and, where applicable, provide students with technical guidance on sample preparation, equipment, laboratory practices, and safety.
• Contribute to the development of new experimental platforms.
• Oversee lab operations, including safety compliance, regulatory protocols, and research quality control.
• Oversee mouse colony management and manage lab ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships.
• Manage lab operations for the Principal Investigator, potentially supervising postdoctoral researchers and technicians and overseeing instruments and laboratory facilities.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of research projects.
• Potentially seek external grant funding for independent research projects with consent of the PI and Department Chair, and participate in writing grant proposals.
• Develop protocols for research data collection and quality.
• Determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures, and practices as applicable.
• Maintain knowledge of advances in specialized fields, including through scientific conferences.
• Contribute to scientific papers and serve as a resource or author/co-author for reports and presentations.
• Recommend equipment purchases and laboratory-space redesign as applicable.
• Coordinate experimental design and activities among laboratories, scientific staff, and collaborators; identify and resolve technical problems.
• Potentially serve on internal committees supporting research goals and bringing expertise to research programs.
• 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.
• Holistic employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree