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Research Associate
Location: West Hollywood, 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)
Research Associate
Job Description
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.
Minimum requirements: Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Pharmacology, Toxicology, or related field, plus two (2) years of experience as a Research Associate or related occupation.
Must have experience with the following: researching, developing, and implementing new laboratory procedures and protocols; budgetary requirements and policies; clinical and research support: ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, and troubleshooting; analyzing data and preparing scientific findings for publication; and leading and training support staff.
Salary: $93,434 per year
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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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