Research Associate III

7 days ago


Huntington Park CA, United States CEDARS-SINAI Full time
Job Description

Principal Investigator, Dr. Mustafa Khokha, MD, is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team The Khokha Lab uses Xenopus, a frog model, to understand the molecular mechanisms that drive birth defects. The Research Associate will be responsible for managing the aquatics that house a colony of frogs which includes caring for adult frogs as well as rearing tadpoles to adulthood.

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

What are the Primary Duties & 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.

What are the Department-Specific Responsibilities?

  • Oversees animal health monitoring and routine sentinel testing/reporting; Oversees maintenance and cryopreservation of lines; Ensures AAALAC and IACUC compliance; Schedules annual preventative maintenance and repair service for all equipment in the facility; Assists in hiring of animal care technicians; Develops and enforces quarantine SOPs.
Qualifications

Educational & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelors in Science in related field required
  • Three (3) years of research laboratory experience required
  • Two (2) years of experience in research specialty preferred
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 : 5397
Working Title : Research Associate III - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)
Department : Childrens Health Institute
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

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