Research Specialist III - Heart Institute - Lefer Lab

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Research Specialist III works independently with minimal guidance from the Principal Investigator and other senior research staff, applying research expertise and laboratory techniques to develop and implement research programs. The position exercises independent judgment in project planning, patient enrollment, experimental protocols and procedures, database development and analysis, and evaluation and interpretation of results. It manages research projects and day-to-day laboratory operations, may make independent substantive decisions within laboratory goals, and supervises and trains laboratory personnel. The role is based in the Smidt Heart Institute's Lefer Lab at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) in biological sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
Eight years of experience in the area of research specialty.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MS) in biological sciences, chemistry, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Lead, design, conduct, and collaborate on research projects with minimal direction from the Principal Investigator; may develop independent projects with support and minimal oversight.
Oversee clinical study development and management, including protocol design, patient enrollment, protocol implementation, and, when applicable, IRB applications and approvals.
Perform complex laboratory tests and experiments according to established procedures or protocols.
Serve as an escalation point and scientific resource for laboratory staff and affiliated pre-clinical research teams, including support with experimental design, data analysis, and scientific literature interpretation.
Prepare publications, presentations, and grant proposals, and oversee grant application and submission processes.
Enter research data, maintain accurate project records, and use software to assemble, manipulate, and format data and reports.
Operate laboratory equipment and monitor inventory; order materials and supplies.
Identify and resolve complicated problems in research assays.
Establish and maintain relationships with clinical investigators and manage internal and external collaborative research projects.
Plan experiments independently and evaluate and interpret results.
Liaise between research and clinical programs, including programs with local and national contributors and investigators.
Monitor and execute progress reports required by sponsors, safety boards, or supervising teams, when applicable.
Supervise and train Research Lab Assistants, Research Associates, and other laboratory personnel.
Develop, adapt, and implement research techniques, protocols, and programs in line with laboratory or program goals.
Promote scientific networking and multidisciplinary approaches across the organization.