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Research Associate IV (Lab Manager) - Guerin Children's - Gao Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)
Location: Los Angeles, 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.
- Full-Time & Per-Diem
- Level:
- Travel: Minimal (if any)
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- Analytical
- Organized
- Deadline-oriented
- Adaptable
- Results-driven
- Problem-solver
Research Associate IV (Lab Manager) - Guerin Children's - Gao Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)
Job Description
Come join our team!
Under general guidance, the Research Associate IV manages all lab activities including financial management (preparation of and compliance with grant proposals), human resource management and general administration. Responsible for compliance with safety standards and procedures for working with hazardous materials and equipment. May be co-author or author of publications and make independent presentations. Will 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. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities as Laboratory Manager, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise May perform the duties of the Research Associate I, II, or III, and must have a thorough understanding of laboratory and research functions. Will supervise and train other Research Laboratory Assistants and Research Associates. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
Guerin Children’s - Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai
What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?
- Participates in project planning, troubleshooting and execution of clinical/research projects.
- 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.
- Analyzes data and participates in the preparation of scientific findings for publication as author or co-author and presents independent presentations.
- Assists in preparation of grant proposals, publications and presentations.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Researches, develops and implements new laboratory procedures and protocols.
- Shares in lab manager responsibilities.
- Supervises and trains new lab members, Research Lab Assistants, Research Associates, and Research Fellows. Orients new individuals to the day-to-day operations and laboratory procedures.
- May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Skills:
- Bachelor's in science related field required.
- Five (5) years of research laboratory experience required.
- Four (4) years of research specialty experience preferred.
- Bench science experience in developmental biology, particularly using hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in mouse models highly desired.
- Animal handling experience is a must.
- Prior lab management or lab operations experience is strongly preferred.
About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 11678
Working Title : Research Associate IV (Lab Manager) - Guerin Children's - Gao Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)
Department : Childrens Health Institute
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 : $64,750.40 - $110,073.60
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Career Path
We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Research Lab Assistant
- Research Associate I
- Research Associate II
- Research Associate III
- Research Associate IV
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