Assistant Scientist- Oncological Sciences

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

**Job Description**

The Assistant Scientist conducts research involving the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engages in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities.

**Qualifications**

+ PhD in Biological Sciences or related field
+ Two years experience

**Responsibilities**

+ Conducts research to develop methodologies, instrumentation and procedures for medical application, analyzing data and presenting findings.
+ Designs and conducts complex clinical research studies requiring the determination and evaluation of alternative methods, computational modeling, diagnosis and treatment.
+ Plans and directs studies to investigate human or animal disease, preventive methods, and treatments for disease.
+ Follows strict safety procedures when handling materials to avoid contamination.
+ Teaches principles of medicine and medical and laboratory proc...