Job Description
This role requires advanced expertise in human pathology to support biobank and translational research initiatives. The selected candidate will bring a minimum of eight (8) years of direct experience in human pathology, including pathology annotation and cohort development, with a strong preference for experience in additional preclinical models. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality specimen annotation and scientific rigor across research programs.
The Biobank and Research Pathology Resource provides high-quality biospecimens and equips researchers with instrumentation, expertise, and flexible methodologies for biobanking, histology, research pathology, microscopy, and image analytics. To learn more, please visit Biobank and Research Pathology Resource | Cedars-Sinai.
Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Cedars Sinai Biobank and Research Pathology (BRP) Resource, the Biomedical Scientist will oversee research pathology operations within BRP, as well as provide research pathology services to the research community at Cedars Sinai. BRP is accredited through College of American Pathologists (CAP) and is committed to high standards and best practices in biobanking, histology, research pathology, and imaging.
This position will provide an excellent opportunity to enable clinical research projects and to foster collaboration with multiple research laboratories. The successful research pathology candidate will be primarily involved in designing and building patient cohorts for research projects, pathology annotation, and generating reports for various research projects. The role involves customer-focused support for internal and external research users, providing technical expertise, guidance, and training.
The individual is expected to work closely with histology, imaging, and biobanking teams within BRP and is expected to contribute to field development through effective project management and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises and performs a variety of research projects for multiple clients that will be different for each project based on the type of disease model and/or pathological conditions.
Leads research projects, plans tasks, assigns work, monitors work, identifies issues/problems, and makes plans to resolve problems.
Provides expertise and guidance in designing the cohort for research projects.
Writes and reviews standard operating procedures and maintains a computer database.
Works closely with the Director in project management and customer communications.
Contributes to the digital pathology program within the laboratory to facilitate the next-generation pathology annotation modules.
Contributes to the development of innovative approaches in digital pathology.
Maintains compliance with institutional standards of patient privacy and safety.
Ensures all activities comply with regulatory guidelines and safety standards by monitoring all ongoing activities and interacting regularly with QA and Regulatory Affairs.
Leads projects, trains, and assists in day-to-day lab operations and procedures.
May develop hypotheses and assist in planning steps for the investigative process.
Reviews and remains current on literature as it relates to clinical/research studies.
May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
Qualifications
This senior-level role requires deep expertise in human pathology to support biobank and translational research programs. The successful candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of direct experience in human pathology, including extensive experience with pathology annotation and cohort construction, and preferably experience across additional preclinical models.
The role serves as a key scientific contributor ensuring data integrity, consistency, and translational relevance.
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in biology, biochemistry, or related science or engineering specialization is required. A masters or doctoral degree is preferred.
Experience & Skills:
Eight (8) years of direct experience in human pathology and, preferably, in other preclinical models. Experience in human pathology annotation, cohort building.
Work experience in multiple disease models.
Experimental design, research methodology, and data analysis.
Writes good documentation and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of pathology annotation and documentation.
Ability to apply advanced knowledge of Pathology methods and tools.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and attention to detail.
Project management experience in a multi-disciplinary setting is highly desirable.
Must have superior interpersonal, communication, and organization skills and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
Knowledge of specialized equipment.
Ability to use databases.
Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to handle multiple demands and/or manage complex and competing priorities.
Ability to motivate, monitor, measure, recognize, and improve performance and morale.
Ability to address performance issues and implement corrective action plans.
Ability to foster individual/team development, performance feedback, coaching, and recognition.
Cedars Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the United States, and it is the largest private academic medical center in the Western United States. The Cedars Sinai main campus, which encompasses nearly 24 acres, is located at the point where the cities of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood meet. Cedars Sinai has been recognized annually by U.S. News & World Report’s top 10 best hospitals in the U.S. The institution most recently placed No. 7 among a select group of 20 Honor Roll hospitals and ranked nationally in a dozen specialties. In addition, Cedars Sinai ranked No. 3 in California and No. 2 in the Los Angeles metro area.
Within Cedars Sinai, the Institute for Research on Health Aging conducts multi-disciplinary research that prioritizes the prevention of cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive disease, and cancer. Our focus is on translating new research discoveries into pragmatic interventions aimed at promoting healthy aging across diverse populations. Our approach involves human physiology, cohort, and clinical trial studies and our team includes established experts in population, clinical, translational, basic, and data science.