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Responsible for pre-clinical trial set up, initial and ongoing regulatory submission and IRB activities, subject screening and enrollment, specimen collection and transmittal, data collection and management, adverse event management to ensure protocol compliance in conjunction with the PI, clinical team and clinical research nurses and team.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Research Nurse to join our esteemed pulmonology research team. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply clinical expertise and research skills to advance our understanding and treatment of pulmonary diseases. As an integral part of our team, you will coordinate and manage research projects in cystic fibrosis, asthma, COVID, and other pulmonary conditions, contributing to meaningful scientific discoveries in a collaborative and supportive environment. 

Assistant Controller insures that the accounting system has up to date information to produce accurate quarterly and annual financial statements.  Also responsible for management of receivables, allocation of expenditures to various departments, maintaining fixed asset system and reconciliations of accounts including cash, investments

Reporting to the Administrator for Basic Science Administration, the Department’s administrator, and the Phase I director, the Project Coordinator B will assist with the overall management and coordination of various educational and teaching activities of the basic sciences primarily in the School of Medicine (SOM) and, when necessary, the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS).  This position will provide administrative support to all needs of undergraduate and graduate course directors across the basic sciences; provide support to phase and module directors for year 1 and 2 of MD curriculum; and coordinate and maintain effective internal and external correspondence with all concerned faculty, staff, students,...

Assist the researchers with all aspects of conducting clinical research.  This includes proficient computer skills and knowledge of programs.  Communication is very important for managing subjects and updating investigators. Monitoring phone calls/emails and are necessary. Must be very organized and able to prioritize.  This includes maintaining the research office by ordering supplies as needed and keeping subject logs up to date.

Provide administrative support to the Director and management of the Comparative Medicine department. Administer support to the NYMC research community by placing their animal requisitions, ordering ancillary supplies, and other DCM related administrative tasks. Under the direction of the Director of Comparative Medicine, develops and manages all routine and specialized office functions pertaining to the day-to-day and long-term operation of the Department of Comparative Medicine. The incumbent coordinates and integrates office operational functions with a broad spectrum of matters involving the care and use of laboratory animals. Maintains confidential and proprietary information and works with a high degree of discretion.

Join our dynamic pulmonology research team as a Research Coordinator, where you will contribute to cutting-edge studies in cystic fibrosis, asthma, COVID, and various other pulmonary diseases. We are seeking a dedicated and organized individual to facilitate and coordinate research activities, ensuring the...

The Retirement Benefits Specialist will assist employees with retirement and healthcare plans and will provide administrative support for those plans to employees, retirees, and beneficiaries. The Specialist is responsible for timely completion of plan administration, audits, and the submission of plan contributions. Coordination with internal partners (e.g., Finance) and external partners (plan fiduciary and consultants) is a critical aspect of the role. The Specialist will coordinate plan administration, standardized processes and collaborate on projects with colleagues in the Touro University Human Resources Department. The Specialist reports directly to the NYMC Director of Human Resources, with a...

The biostatistician will support clinical epidemiology and biomedical research for the Campus Collaborative Research Core (CCRC) program and the Biostatistics Core at New York Medical College for both the college and Touro University. The biostatistician will design studies, collect, and analyze data from medical experiments, interpret the results of the analyses, and collaborate in writing articles to disseminate research findings. They use the quantitative tools of mathematics, statistics, and computing in their day-to-day work.

NYMC seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position will be in the Kwak laboratory to study the general mechanisms of enhancer RNAs and RNA condensates. Candidates with a Ph.D. in cell/molecular biology, genetics/genomics, and/or computational biology are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will develop a research project focused on non-coding genetic variants and mutations in nascent RNA and epigenetic studies using systems biology approaches and CRISPR genome editing methods. The candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and department meetings.

New York Medical College (NYMC) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in the Kwak laboratory. We are looking for candidates with strong interest in RNA biology and genetics. Supervised by the Principal Investigator (Pl), the ideal candidate will assist in conducting experiments and analyzing/interpreting data. The candidate will assist in obtaining quotes, purchasing laboratory supplies, and maintaining reagent stocks. They will assist research related tasks including RNA sequencing methods, cell/tissue assays, and other duties as assigned.

Manage and maintain awards/gifts issued to the College from various sources. Responsible for approving expenditures based on the Terms and Conditions of awards/gift agreement. Provide analysis on accounting activity to faculty/ administrators and assist Grants Manager with financial projects relating to assigned accounts. Communicate with faculty and administrators regarding agency compliance, college policy and procedures. 

The Okeoma Lab invites applications to an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral fellowship. Our research focuses on understanding the biology and functions of extracellular particles, including extracellular vesicles (EVs) and extracellular condensates (ECs).  Our work extensively involves cell culture, biochemistry, transcriptomics, and proteomics.

A per diem lab specialist position in Dr. Dazhong Xu’s laboratory in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology is available. The incumbent will participate in lung cancer research using molecular and cellular approaches, and mouse models.  We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with significant experience in molecular and cellular techniques to join our lab. This individual should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and be willing to work with mice.

This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

The candidate will report to the Vice President of Research. Incumbent will manage all aspects of ongoing research studies’ compliance records. Candidate will be responsible for design and implementation of all tasks relating but not limited to: clinical trial contracts, confidential disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements. This individual will work with department administrators and PIs to provide training and guidance to ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in conjunction with the Office of Research Administration, including sending out instructions to complete Touro/NYMC confidentiality disclosure agreements, COI and CITI training and confirm completion. The...

This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

The position of Administrator will provide daily administrative managerial  support to the Vice President for Research and Chief Biomedical Research Officer for Touro University as well as supporting his research needs as Professor of Pharmacology and Microbiology at New York Medical College and as Professor of Dental Medicine at Touro College of Dental Medicine.

The Research Department’s mission is to provide talent and services that empower our research affiliates to innovate and convey discoveries that transform our knowledge economy in providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on their academic and investigative projects. The office administers sponsored projects and delivers intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation, moving ideas and inventions to the marketplace. Reporting to the Vice President of Research and the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, the...

The Communications Specialist will assist in strategic communication and marketing initiatives for the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) as well as New York Medical College (NYMC) as a whole. This position is responsible for coordinating a wide range of activities that support communications priorities, especially assisting in SHSP admissions marketing, digital and print advertisements, social media, website updates, printed collateral, event coverage, media relations, electronic communications, and photography for SHSP and NYMC. This position supports NYMC’s core messaging and ensures its brand is effectively communicated in all print and digital media, as well as fosters engagement to enhance student...

The Department of Otolaryngology at Westchester Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, distinguished, and nationally recognized leader to serve as the Department Chair at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Director at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC). Overall, the Chair/Director is a highly visible leader who is charged with furthering the shared goals and mission of the academic health center that elevates the department to a position of academic and professional eminence. The Chair/Director will have the responsibility of assuring WMC's delivery of the highest quality clinical services including outpatient care at practice locations throughout the Hudson Valley...

The Assistant Clerkship Director ("Assistant CD") for the Department of Pediatrics for New York Medical College ("College" or "NYMC") School of Medicine ("SOM") is a vital educational administrative support role that functions in partnership with the Clerkship Director to enhance and streamline the delivery of the required clinical clerkship within Phase 2 of the M.D. Degree Program. The Assistant CD assumes a range of responsibilities including the provision of administrative support and scheduling duties; developing new curricular initiatives; participating in committee work; and aiding with the provision of feedback and student assessments. The Assistant CD shall be committed to collaborative...

The Laboratory Assistant (LA) at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other...

NYMC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position is available in the El Ouaamari laboratory to investigate the role of the peripheral neurons in the regulation of systemic energy homeostasis. Self-driven, creative, resourceful and independent candidates with a PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will develop a research project focused on understanding how peripheral neurons control glucose and lipid homeostasis with the long-term goal of identifying high-value biological data that can be harnessed to design neuromodulation-based strategies to counter diabetes and/or obesity. The successful candidate will contribute to the...

The candidate will report to the Vice President of Research. Incumbent will manage all aspects of ongoing research studies. Attention to detail, self-starter, well organized as well as good communication skills. Applicant must adhere to Patient confidentially. Handling COI, compliance issues for the college researchers, faculty, and others as needed. Hired person would also be managing the patent portfolio for the college.

The Department of Urology is seeking a dynamic, distinguished, and nationally recognized leader to serve as the Department Chair at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Director at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC). Overall, the Chair/Director is a highly visible leader who is charged with furthering the shared goals and mission of the academic health center that elevates the department to a position of academic and professional eminence. 

Employed by PAGNY for NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, located on First Avenue & 97th Street in Manhattan, accommodate over 313,000 outpatient visits, nearly 70,000 emergency room visits and more than 13,000 inpatient admissions annually. The hospital maintains an academic affiliation with New York Medical College.

New York Medical College Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology is recruiting a Research Specialist to participate in research activities on pathogens, antimicrobials, genomics, and microbiome. Hands-on experience with qPCR, gene manipulation, genome and microbiome analysis, and high throughput library screens preferred. The ability to multitask, work collaboratively, manage data, draft reports, and communicate well are plus. Suitable candidates from other backgrounds are welcome and will have opportunities for multidisciplinary training in infectious disease research.

This is a research fellow (post-doctoral level) position involving scientific investigation in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that studies antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic streptococci. For more information about the lab, please visit the following website: www.bessenlab.org. 

The Laboratory Assistant at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the...

Mechanism of Chemoreflex and Baroreflex alterations causinq Postural Tachvcardia Syndrome in POTS patients with orthostatic hvperpnea and hypocapnia   The job will involve participation in most aspects of research pertinentto our current NIH funding which involves real time measurements of blood flow and the effects of drugs in out-patient human subjects, peroneal microneurography, cerebral oximetry, and performing tilt table tests on research subjects.

Work in the field of molecular immunology (innate immunity), and/or endocrinology (obesity) utilizing mouse models and cell culture. The fellows will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on sponsored research projects performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Successful candidates will be expected to possess attention to detail; be able to communicate effectively at all levels, exhibit initiative, work well with others and independently; comply with all applicable safety procedures