Research Scientist I

Mount Sinai Health System
New York, US

Job Description

The Research Scientist I is an experienced laboratory or clinical research

individual who conducts research involving the understanding of human diseases

and the improvement of human health. S/he engages in clinical investigation or

other research, production, technical writing, and related activities.

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where

everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to

delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount

Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work

together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively

participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities,

promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all

employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an

environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive

positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and

organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote

a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance

patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a

supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to

thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the

next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the

New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight

hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of

nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai

advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health

care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning

and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next

generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities

by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of

its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care

solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such

as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and

emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more

than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient

surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long

Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We

are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving

high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in

Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology,

Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics,

Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear

Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World

Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's

Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn

School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National

Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per

investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as

No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in

the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with

all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or

treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age,

religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any

other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an

environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors,

and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create

a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers,

address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

Clinical investigationTechnical writing

Level

Mid-Level

Posted

5/2/2026

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