Cedars-Sinai · 5 days ago
Research Associate III - Lahiri Lab - Department of Neurology
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare and is seeking a motivated Research Associate III to join the Lahiri Lab in the Department of Neurology. The role involves providing technical and administrative support, coordinating lab activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while also engaging in data analysis and publication processes.
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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
Ensure animal surgical surfaces and equipment are clean and organized. Ensure animal surgical area is compliant with all CSMC and Comparative Medicine policies and procedures
Ensure pharmaceuticals are dispensed per protocol, appropriate supplies maintained, secured and disposed of according to established policies and procedures
Performs intubation, mechanical ventilation, vascular catheterization and line placement for physiological monitoring in rats and mice
Works collaboratively with biomedical imaging staff to obtain advanced cerebral and systemic physiological imaging
Performs stereotaxic surgery technique, including cisternal infusions, on rats and mice
Tail vein and retroorbital injection in mice, oral lavaging the rodents and mice; vaccination and survival studies an measure the permeability constant using quantitative auto radiography
Cutting-edge histology/imaging techniques including quantitative bright-field and fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy is required
Performs routine biomedical experimental protocols including immunohistochemistry, immunocytochemistry, ELISA, and neuronal cell culture
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Science related field is required
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in area of research specialization
Technical skills and expertise in an area of study including, but not limited to, Molecular/Cellular Biology, Neuroscience, engineering, or mass spectrometry
Experience in cutting-edge histology/imaging techniques including quantitative bright-field and fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy is required
Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint) and analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center
Ability to handle small laboratory animals, sit and stand for long periods, use microscope and other laboratory equipment, and lift at least 20 pounds
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.
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$63.31MKey Investors
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2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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