Research Associate
NYU Langone Medical Center - New York City, NY
posted 16 days ago
About the position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation based on research conducted in the assigned laboratory under the mentorship of a senior scientist. Individual is expected to seek to build a portfolio of research accomplishments in preparation for acquiring a higher degree in biomedical research or medicine.
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 and analyze and interpret experimental findings
- 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 and respond to challenges
- Read and understand relevant scientific literature
- Contribute to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress
- Participate in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication
- Perform participant recruitment in person and over the phone
- Collect data over the phone, by email, or in clinical settings
- Follow up with participants enrolled in clinical trials and cohort studies
- Conduct chart abstractions to ascertain clinical data
- Administer behavioral exercise and other interventions in clinical settings
- Report enrollment, follow up, and retention rates for clinical trials and cohort studies
- Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical trials and cohort studies
- Perform blood processing and storage
- Train newly hired Research Associates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in study design, data collection, blood processing technique, and other aspects of the research
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
Benefits
- Salary range of $47,033.89 - $63,600.00 Annually
- Opportunities for professional development
- Supportive work environment focused on diversity and inclusion
