Research Specialist II - Pediatrics - Rowitch Lab (Full-Time)
California
Overview
Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. By joining us in an academic role, you’ll be a part of formulating future ideas for discovery and then translating those discoveries into cures for the benefit and health of the Los Angeles community.
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- Level: Mid to Senior
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
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What makes a successful Research Specialist II - Pediatrics - Rowitch Lab (Full-Time) at Cedars-Sinai? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Organized
- Deadline-oriented
- Adaptable
- Results-driven
- Problem-solver
Culture
Discovery is central to Cedars-Sinai’s mission. Our laboratories and clinics generate ideas, therapies, devices, and systems that contribute to biomedical progress around the world. Cedars-Sinai’s investigators push the frontiers of biomedicine with studies in cardiac care, cancer, digestive health, the neurosciences, women’s health, and more. Cedars-Sinai’s robust academic enterprise shapes the experts who will help redefine medicine for the next generation.
Responsibilities
Requisition # 1311Job Description
Come join our team! Cedars-Sinai Pediatrics is seeking a dynamic Sr. Research Specialist to join as lead lab scientist & lab manager for the new Cedars-Sinai Rowitch Lab.
Under the direction of Professor David Rowitch, MD, PhD, the Rowitch Lab investigates overlapping mechanisms in glial developmental biology human diseases such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and brain cancer.
Ready to participate in groundbreaking research that matters?
The Research Specialist, Sr utilizes a solid foundation in research and experience with techniques associated with a specific research area. Incumbent exercises independent judgment while developing and implementing research programs, project planning, enrollment of patients, experimental protocols and procedures, database development and analysis including evaluating and interpreting results. Supervises lab activities, including research grant management, human resources, responsibility delegation, and provide training to other individuals who may be assigned to the project, study, or laboratory. Reports to and works closely with Principal Investigator and has independent supervision of a laboratory or program. Prepares grant proposals, publications, and presentations. Functions as a bridge between research and clinical programs which may have local and national contributors and investigators relying on information provided. Has delegated authority to make substantive decisions and commitments in accord with the established goals and objectives of the laboratory.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as a project lead and coordinator interacting with collaborators, clinical research personnel and researchers as part of the research team.
- Participate in all aspects of clinical development and study management (protocol design, patient enrollment, development and implementation of protocols, and if applicable, submission of IRB applications and approvals).
- Operate appropriate lab equipment & follow established procedures or protocols to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which will include: basic tissue culture, immunoassays, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, animal preparation (e.g. tail vein injections) and surgery.
- Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine research assays.
- Establish and maintain relationships with clinical investigators and manages internal and external collaborative research projects.
- Serve as a scientific resource for the affiliated pre-clinical research laboratory (e.g., assisted with experimental designs, data analysis, interpretation of scientific literature). Provide scientific expertise to ongoing and future trials.
- Supervise, lead, and train assigned lab staff.
- Prepare grant applications and oversees submission process, including writing of grant proposal.
- Monitor inventory levels, orders materials and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
- Operate lab computers for data entry and maintains accurate data records.
- Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports.
Qualifications
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts, or equivalent, in biological sciences, chemistry, or related discipline required. PhD degree strongly preferred.
Experience Requirements:
- Five to seven (5-7) years experience in area of research specialty and with post-undergraduate experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques is required
- Training and knowledge in the design and conduct of clinical trials. Expertise in translational biomedical research. Knowledge of biostatistics as it is applied to clinical trial data analysis.
- Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information in the context of multidisciplinary teams. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Strong computer skills are essential.
About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 1311
Working Title : Research Specialist II - Pediatrics - Rowitch Lab (Full-Time)
Department : Research - Peds General
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $71,219.20 - $121,076.80
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