Cedars-Sinai · 1 day ago
Project Scientist - Heart Institute - Makkar Lab
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$32/hr - $64/hr
5+ years expCedars-Sinai Medical Center is recognized for its excellence in healthcare and research. The Project Scientist will work closely with the Principal Investigator to contribute to significant research projects, assist in lab operations, and support the preparation of grant proposals and publications.
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Responsibilities
May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds
May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series
May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author
May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols
Assists in lab experiments
Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data
May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows
Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities
Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research
Qualification
Required
Doctorate Degree required
Demonstrated significant, original, and creative participation in a research or innovative program or project
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable
Knowledge of PI's area of research specialization
Demonstrated technical proficiency in a variety of research techniques and protocols
Benefits
Learning programs
Tuition reimbursement
Performance-improvement projects
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.
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
Leadership Team
Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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