Job Description
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 groundbreaking 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 womens health.
Principal Investigator, Dr. Costas Anasstasiou, PhD invites you to consider this Research Associate III opportunity to join his dynamic team! The Anastassiou Laboratory is affiliated with the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology, the Center of Neural Sciences and Medicine, and the Regenerative Medicine Institute.
The lab team studies how the molecular and cellular composition of neurons translates to their phenotype and how these properties combine in brain circuits to produce function or, in the case of disease, dysfunction. 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 and provide administrative leadership and/or technical expertise.
The incumbent 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.). • Coordinates 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. • 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: Three years of research laboratory experience, required. Must possess digital literacy with Microsoft Office Programs.
Physical Demands: Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 50 lbs. Pulling 50 lbs. Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination
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.