Research Assistant Jobs in New York
Research Assistant jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in academic research, biomedical sciences, public policy, and social science institutions, with openings at every level from entry-level lab support through senior research coordinator. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where institutions like Columbia University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and NYU Langone Health maintain large, ongoing research operations. The most in-demand specialties in New York right now are clinical research, public health research, and quantitative social science. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job ID: 1165094_RR00122982
Facility: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 9:00AM-5:00PM
Department: Research, IBD Research (S2006), NYU Grossman School of Medicine,
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. 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.
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assistant Research Scientist.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI) and working independently within the scientific framework of the PI’s laboratory.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- May 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.
- May 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.
- May seek grant funding from external sources in support of their independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair. May participate in writing grant proposals.
- May be responsible research/lab quality control and compliance.
- May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data.
- Develops research techniques and methodologies.
- May determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures and practices.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences.
- May make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/ author/ co-author for reports and presentations.
- May provide recommendations for equipment purchases and for the redesign of lab space.
- May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs, scientific staff, and collaborators. Identifies and resolves technical problems.
- Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to department’s 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a MS degree in a related discipline and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications
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.
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 $58,500.00 – $70,000.00 Annually. 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
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for collaborating with Principal Investigators (PI) and working independently within the scientific framework of the PI’s laboratory.
Job Responsibilities:
- 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.
- May 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.
- May 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.
- May seek grant funding from external sources in support of their independent research projects with consent of the PI and the Department Chair. May participate in writing grant proposals.
- May be responsible research/lab quality control and compliance.
- May develop protocol for the collection and quality of research data.
- Develops research techniques and methodologies.
- May determine and establish laboratory policies, procedures and practices.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of the advances in specialized fields through attendance of scientific conferences.
- May make significant contributions to scientific papers. Is a resource/ author/ co-author for reports and presentations.
- May provide recommendations for equipment purchases and for the redesign of lab space.
- May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs, scientific staff, and collaborators. Identifies and resolves technical problems.
- Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to department’s 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a MS degree in a related discipline and 0-1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications
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.
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 $58,500.00 – $70,000.00 Annually. 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
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
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Research Assistant Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Columbia University11

- New York University8

- The IMA3

- Binghamton University3

- Citi2

Top Industries Hiring
- Education12
- Healthcare & Medical Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Technology & Software5
- Science & Research1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in research assistant jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biology, psychology, or public health
- Prior experience assisting with data collection, analysis, or academic research projects
- Proficiency in statistical software such as SPSS, R, or Stata for quantitative research roles
- Strong written communication skills for preparing reports, summaries, and research documentation
- Familiarity with IRB protocols and ethical standards for human subjects research
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced research environment
Research Assistant Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a research assistant in New York?
Research assistant positions in New York do not require a state-issued license, but most employers expect at minimum a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research area, such as biology, public health, psychology, or social science. Clinical research roles at New York hospitals and medical centers often prefer candidates who hold or are pursuing a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator credential through the Society of Clinical Research Associates. Strong candidates also build practical experience through internships or volunteer lab work at New York universities before applying.
Which companies hire research assistants in New York?
Employers hiring research assistants in New York right now include Columbia University, New York University, and The IMA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's dense concentration of academic medical centers, Ivy League and public universities, and health policy organizations means research assistant demand is consistent year-round rather than seasonal.
Which New York cities have the most research assistant jobs?
New York, Binghamton, and Ithaca account for the largest share of research assistant openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its unmatched density of academic medical centers, universities, and policy think tanks, while Albany draws openings tied to state government research and public health agencies, and Buffalo benefits from the expanding research enterprise at institutions like the University at Buffalo.
Are there remote research assistant jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many comparable roles, particularly for research assistants working in data analysis, literature reviews, survey research, or public policy. About 40% of research assistant openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the analytical and desk-based nature of many positions. Roles requiring in-person lab work, specimen handling, or direct participant interaction remain almost exclusively on-site.
How can I get hired as a research assistant in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for undergraduate research assistant or study coordinator assistant roles at New York City's major academic medical centers, including those affiliated with Columbia, Cornell, and NYU, which regularly hire candidates directly out of college. Many applicants also enter through volunteer research positions or paid internships posted through New York university career offices. Candidates coming from adjacent roles such as clinical data entry, laboratory technician, or public health outreach find it straightforward to transition, especially with IRB training completed beforehand.
Where can I find and apply to research assistant jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to research assistant jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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