Join as a Research Scientist at Cancer Research Institute, New York
The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing immunotherapy as a way to prevent, treat, and potentially cure cancer. Founded in 1953, CRI is headquartered in New York City and focuses on funding scientific research, clinical trials, and collaborations to harness the power of the immune system against cancer.
Job Title: Research Scientist
Location: New York
Responsibilities:
- Monitoring the immuno-oncology drug development competitive landscape to generate new, field-wide analyses that will help guide the evolution of CRI’s overall program strategies
- Curating the CRI Immuno-oncology landscape database
- Leading publication of the update
- Collaborating with internal team members and external partners on the publication of additional research in leading academic or trade journals
- Helping organize and participating in thought leadership events
- Assisting in completing ad-hoc consulting assignments
- Attending and reporting on scientific conferences and medical meetings
Requirements:
Experience & Qualifications:
- Experience with data science tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, or similar) is preferred but not required
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
- Passionate about CRI’s mission to make cancer a curable disease
- Thrives in a collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and capable of solving complex problems proactively and autonomously
- Maintains the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
- Detail-oriented with strong work ethics
- Collaborative, adaptable, and personable personality
- Comfortable working with off-site colleagues or clients using email, phone, or other remote technologies
- Advanced and current understanding of biomedical research, with preference for expertise in immunology and cancer immunology, as demonstrated by exceptional publications
- Strong analytical skills, including independent research, statistical proficiency, and expertise in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, or equivalent analytical software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-driven and able to excel in a hands-on, self-directed work environment
- Skilled in managing timelines and handling multiple workstreams effectively
Qualifications:
- An advanced technical degree (PhD, MD, MPH.) in biomedical sciences or equivalent experience is required.
- Expertise in immunology, cancer immunotherapy or relevant cancer research fields is preferred
Benefits:
- 100% covered Health Insurance
- Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long term & Short term disability
- 403b Plan
- Paid Time off
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Salary: The estimated base salary range is $84K – $94K per year.
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