• Research Associate III - Ronai Lab

    Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Description

    Principal Investigator, Ze’ev Ronai, Ph.D is seeking for a motivated Research Associate III to join his team!

     

    The Research Associate III works closely with PI providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. The incumbent may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise. The incumbent may develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process and will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. This position coordinates all lab and/or clinical activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).

    + Organizes clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source.

    + Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.

    + Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.

    + May make independent presentations.

    + May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.

    + Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities.

    + Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    + Bachelors Required. MS, or PhD in biomedical sciences or related field.

    + 3 years of experience in an area of research specialization

    + Technical skills and expertise in an area of study including, but not limited to, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, engineering, or mass spectometry.

    + Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center.

    + Mice colony experience – highly preferred

    **Req ID** : 6648

    **Working Title** : Research Associate III - Ronai Lab

    **Department** : Research - Surgery Chair

    **Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    **Job Category** : Academic / Research

    **Job Specialty** : Research Studies/ Clin Trial

    **Overtime Status** : EXEMPT

    **Primary Shift** : Day

    **Shift Duration** : 8 hour

    **Base Pay** : $53,518 - $90,979

     

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