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. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

POSITION SUMMARY: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Scientist. The Research Scientist is responsible for collaborating with the PI and working independently within the scientific framework of the PI's laboratory, which focuses on viral immunology and vaccinology

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to departments 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Seek grant funding from external sources in support of their independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair.
• Participate in writing grant proposals.
• Responsible research/lab quality control and compliance.
• Develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data.
• Develops research techniques and methodologies.
• Determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures and practices.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences.
• Make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/ author/ co-author for reports and presentations.1.      
• Responsible research/lab quality control and compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the PI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To qualify you must have a MS degree and 2-4 years of experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online. If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal "EEO is the law" poster or visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm for more information. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.

Required Skills Required Experience