Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Merrill Lab - Full-Time, On-Site

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Dr. Amy Merrill-Brugger, The Merrill Lab investigates the cause of rare congenital skeletal conditions to identify new therapeutic targets for skeletal disease and resolve unanswered questions in skeletal biology. The Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period, potentially developing, adapting, and implementing new research techniques and protocols. They will analyze and interpret data, and may assist in the preparation of grant proposals, participating in publications and presentations as author or co-author. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Requirements

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
• Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Experience working independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in mouse colony management is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments.
• Keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data.
• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree