Cedars-Sinai · 3 months ago
Research Associate III - Applied Genomics, Computation & Translational Core (AGCT)
8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA, 90069, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$54K/yr - $91K/yrCedars-Sinai is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Research Associate III to join the Applied Genomics, Computation & Translational Core (AGCT). This role involves providing technical and administrative support in a multi-project lab, coordinating clinical and research activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
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Responsibilities
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
Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures
Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author
May make independent presentations
May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network
Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities
Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures
May participate as a Safety representative and attend safety monthly meetings providing updates
Presents quarterly on lab-related protocols, updates, reminders, share information on equipment needed in the lab, discuss lab needs, lab improvements, lab issues, etc
Assists with BER applications/updates & compliance, conduct safety monitoring with regular lab inspections
Maintains eyewash weekly activation log, spill kits, safety training and compliance, as well as chemical and biohazard compliance
Conducts basic training centering of new staff/interns/students/post-doc on proper and safe general lab techniques (e.g. ergonomics, pipette usage, sterile TC techniques, clean-up of spills, etc.)
Oversees CBFG and AGCT Equipment Service/Maintenance Agreements including requesting quotes, submitting requests for PO's, and contacting vendors when an instrument is not working properly, etc
Liaison for RFO requests including updating contact form and information, as well as reagent quotes
Serves as the point person for shipments involving dry ice and other biologicals
Reconciles orders requested and received
Point of contact for vendors
Assists farm freezer/ CO2 incubator alarms on Cetani
Assists with weekly lab ordering and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs
Ability to take on specific supervisory activities
Provide administrative leadership and/or technical expertise
Develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process
Review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study
Coordinate all lab and/or clinical activities, including budgetary/financial compliance
Preparation of grant proposals
Creating independent presentations
Provide miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.)
Organize clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source
Monitor and ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures
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 Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff
Orient new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures
Participate as a Safety representative and attend safety monthly meetings providing updates
Present quarterly on lab-related protocols, updates, reminders, share information on equipment needed in the lab, discuss lab needs, lab improvements, lab issues, etc
Assist with BER applications/updates & compliance, conduct safety monitoring with regular lab inspections
Maintain eyewash weekly activation log, spill kits, safety training and compliance, as well as chemical and biohazard compliance
Conduct basic training centering of new staff/interns/students/post-doc on proper and safe general lab techniques (e.g. ergonomics, pipette usage, sterile TC techniques, clean-up of spills, etc.)
Oversee CBFG and AGCT Equipment Service/Maintenance Agreements including requesting quotes, submitting requests for PO's, and contacting vendors when an instrument is not working properly
Serve as the point person for shipments involving dry ice and other biologicals
Reconcile orders requested and received
Act as point of contact for vendors
Assist farm freezer/ CO2 incubator alarms on Cetani
Assist with weekly lab ordering and other duties as assigned
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
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$63.31MKey Investors
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2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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