Scientist, R&D

About the Role

The R&D Scientist supports Medzown's research and development efforts in precision medicine analytics, with a primary focus on the validation of the company's AI-driven algorithms. This is an early-career position designed for a recently graduated PhD who will report to the Senior Scientific Director of R&D and take on select projects and downstream work delegated by the Director. The role blends operational rigor in clinical trial protocol management with hands-on involvement in algorithm validation and broader R&D initiatives, offering significant opportunity for growth at the intersection of oncology, genomics, and digital health.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient data and review eligibility of patients for specific clinical trials and research studies.
• Perform quality assurance on patient reports, verifying that the trials included are accurate, appropriate, and correctly matched
• Help establish and refine QA standards and checklists to improve the consistency and reliability of reports over time.
• Answer scientific questions and translate complex findings into plain, easy-to-understand language, while helping refine quality standards and adherence to industry regulations.
• Support broader R&D initiatives and take on select projects delegated by the Senior Scientific Director of R&D.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD or MSc in a relevant scientific field (e.g., bioinformatics, computational biology, genomics, oncology, or a related quantitative biomedical discipline) is required. This role is open to recently graduated candidates.
• Clinical trials: Experience working with clinical trial protocols, including their interpretation, organization, and documentation.
• Domain expertise: Experience working in precision medicine, with familiarity in oncology or genomics a plus.
• Technical: Experience working with medical algorithms, medical technology, and large data sets. Comfort with data input and querying is strongly preferred.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to converse and coordinate with both internal teams and external stakeholders, and to translate technical findings for non-technical audiences.
• Organization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and parse complex protocol documentation.
• Compliance: All work must comply with global data governance and regulatory standards, including HIPAA and the proper handling of protected health information (PHI).
• Bonus: Experience with AI/ML-driven healthcare tools or validation of algorithmic systems.

Medzown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran under applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

About Medzown, Inc.

At Medzown, we are building something that truly matters. Our work supports individuals facing cancer, rare diseases or other complex diagnosis by delivering Personalized Clinical Trial Insights that can expand their options at critical moments. We are a mission-driven team of scientists, technologists, and operators who combine rigorous research, thoughtful innovation, and deep empathy to make a real impact. We move with purpose, hold a high bar for excellence, and collaborate across disciplines to solve meaningful problems. If you are motivated by advancing precision medicine, value intellectual curiosity, and want your work to directly improve lives, Medzown offers the rare opportunity to grow your career while contributing to something larger than yourself.