Research Associate III - Guerin Children's - L. Gao Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)

Cedars Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Principal Investigator, Dr. Longfei Gao, PhD, is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team! The Gao Lab investigates the biology of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and their niches under normal and diseased conditions, with a particular focus on how the niche within and beyond the bone marrow regulates HSC behavior. Guerin Children's - Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai 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.

Requirements

Bachelors in Science in a related field required.
Three (3) years of research laboratory experience required.
Animal handling experience is a must.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in research specialty preferred.
Bench science experience in developmental biology, particularly using hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in mouse models highly desired.
Prior lab management or lab operations experience is strongly preferred.

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.
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.