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Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity!

Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health.

Principal Investigators,** **Dr. Paula Barreras, MD and Dr. Alexis Simpkins, MD, PhD invite you to consider this Research Associate III opportunity to join his dynamic team!

Dr. Barreras is and Assistant Professor in Department of Neurology. The Simpkins Lab focuses on translational stroke, brain aging and cerebrovascular research using team science and innovation. Our goal is to identify novel therapeutics and best practices in medicine to prevent long-term disability from stroke, brain aging and cerebrovascular disease.

The Research Associate III works closely with PI, providing technical and/or administrative support in a large or multi-project oriented lab. The incumbent may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, provide administrative leadership and/or technical expertise, may develop hypothesis, assists in planning steps for the investigative process, and will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. This position is responsible for coordinating all lab and/or clinical activities, including - 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 and 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

Education:

+ Bachelors degree in a Science related field required.

Experience and Skills:

+ 3 years of research laboratory experience, required.

+ Experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.

+ Must possess digital literacy with Excel and Word.

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About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

**Req ID** : 10533

**Working Title** : Research Associate III - Barreras and Simpkins Labs - Department of Neurology

**Department** : Research - Neurology

**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** : $53,518.40 - $90,979.20

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.