Project Scientist - Sasine Lab - Department of Medicine

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$66,560 - $133,120•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Project Scientist to join the Sasine Lab within the Department of Medicine. This role involves making significant and creative contributions to research projects under the guidance of the Principal Investigator, Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD. The Sasine Lab focuses on developing new treatments for blood cancers, particularly leukemia, lymphoma, MDS, and multiple myeloma, by studying the interactions between cancer cells and their microenvironment. Key research areas include generating novel CAR T cell therapy and understanding the effects of the microenvironment on immune cell therapy and cancer. The Project Scientist will assist in lab experiments, data analysis, and day-to-day lab operations. While not required to generate grant funds or develop an independent research reputation, appointees on an academic trajectory may commit time to developing independent research. This position does not have teaching responsibilities.

Requirements

Doctorate degree.
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, analysis, and operation.
Demonstrated technical proficiency.

Responsibilities

May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
Assists in lab experiments.
Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.