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Research Associate- per diem

NYU Langone Medical Center

New York, NYTemporary / Per Diem$25.84–28/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$25.84–28/hr
Location
New York, NY
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Temporary / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Research Associate conducts independent basic science experiments in an assigned laboratory under a senior scientist’s mentorship, building research accomplishments in preparation for a higher degree in biomedical research or medicine. The role includes collecting and processing MRI, anthropometric, biospecimen, biosensor, and survey data, and interacting with children and study families. The position requires a minimum two-year commitment and may not exceed three years.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Science Experimentation, nice to haveExperimental Design, nice to haveHypothesis Generation, nice to haveData Analysis, nice to haveData Interpretation, nice to haveProtocol Modification, nice to haveScientific Literature Review, nice to haveMRI Data Collection, nice to haveAnthropometric Data Collection, nice to haveBiospecimen Processing, nice to haveBiosensor Data Collection, nice to haveSurvey Data Collection, nice to haveCommunication, requiredCollaboration, nice to haveProfessionalism, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Biomedical or Physical Sciences, requiredTwo-Year Commitment, requiredThree-Year Maximum Placement, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job ID: 1161640_RR00118170

Facility: NYU Langone Medical Center

Position Type: Temporary

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 (http://nyulangone.org) , 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 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 inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

For more information, go to med.nyu.edu , and interact with us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/nyulangonehealth/?viewAsMember=true) , Glassdoor (https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/NYU-Langone-Health-Reviews-E121521.htm) , Indeed (https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Nyu-Langone-Health/reviews) , Facebook (https://facebook.com/NYUSchoolofMedicine) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/nyuschoolofmed) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/nyuschoolofmed) .

Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate- per diem.

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.

Job Responsibilities:

  • After a period of time working in the laboratory, the candidate will be expected to train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique and performance.

  • Generates hypotheses and designs and performs experiments to test them.

  • Executes multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.

  • Records all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.

  • Based on results, independently suggests and tests modifications to protocols.

  • Prepares figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.

  • Communicates results and collaborates with other professionals in the lab.

  • Demonstrates a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.

  • Presents findings at lab meeting, responds to challenges, and participates in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.

  • Reads and understands relevant scientific literature.

  • Contributes to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.

  • Participates in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommends modifications to the Principal Investigator.

Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:

Collect, review, and transfer MRI Data in children

Assist with preparing children and caregiver for MRI

Collect anthropometric data

Collect and process biospecimens

Collect data using biosensors

Collect survey data

Communicate with colleagues and report on data collected

Interact with study families in a professional, kind, and nonjudgmental manner at all times

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences. A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.

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. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $25.84 - $28.00 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/290/2017/04/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

How this job compares

Set against the 997 open Research Associate jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25.84–28/hr
  • US median$18–20/hr126 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $26.92/hr, is 35% above the US median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the middle half of Research Associate hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 75 open Research Associate jobs in New York and 997 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Research Associate postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (300 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 596 of the 997 open Research Associate jobs (60%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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