Research Associate

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • West Hollywood, CA

6h

About The Position

Research Associate (Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; West Hollywood, CA): Provide clinical and research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, and troubleshooting) in large or multi-project-oriented labs. Organize clinical and research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and funding source. Monitor and ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures. Develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical and research studies. Coordinate all lab and clinical activities, including budgetary and financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. Analyze data and prepare scientific findings for publication as author or co-author. Make independent presentations. Provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network. Lead and train Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellows, lower-level Research Associates, and other related support staff. Orient new Research Fellows or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures. Supervise 2-3 Research Associates.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related field
• two (2) years of experience as a Research Associate or related occupation
• experience with researching, developing, and implementing new laboratory procedures and protocols
• experience with budgetary requirements and policies
• experience with clinical and research support: ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, and troubleshooting
• experience with analyzing data and preparing scientific findings for publication
• experience with leading and training support staff

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, and troubleshooting) in large or multi-project-oriented labs.
• Organize clinical and research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and funding source.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process.
• Review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical and research studies.
• Coordinate all lab and clinical activities, including budgetary and financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations.
• Analyze data and prepare scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
• Make independent presentations.
• Provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
• Lead and train Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellows, lower-level Research Associates, and other related support staff.
• Orient new Research Fellows or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.
• Supervise 2-3 Research Associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level