Cedars-Sinai · 15 hours ago
Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $94K/yrCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare and research. The Postdoctoral Scientist will work in the Khokha Lab, focusing on understanding molecular mechanisms driving birth defects using Xenopus models, while performing laboratory procedures and analyzing data.
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Responsibilities
May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds
May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author
Design and perform experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator
May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols
Analyze interpret, summarize, and compile data
Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period
Operate and maintain equipment and instruments
May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed
Qualification
Required
Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
No experience required. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment
Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization
Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment
Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment
Preferred
Previous experience with basic science / animal laboratory research, including xenopus, other aquatic animal, or mouse models strongly preferred
Previous training in genomics/genetics preferred
Experience with IACUC animal protocols preferred
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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President/CEO
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