Research Associate III - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology

Research Associate IIIAre you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity!Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health.Dr. Bahareh Ajami invites you to consider this Research Associate III opportunity to join her dynamic team!The Ajami Lab is establishing a new research program at Cedars-Sinai focused on immune mechanisms of hearing loss.The Research Associate III works closely with PI, providing technical and/or administrative support in a large or multi-project oriented lab. The incumbent may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, provide administrative leadership and/or technical expertise, may develop hypothesis, assists in planning steps for the investigative process, and will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. This position is responsible for coordinating all lab and/or clinical activities, including - budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.Primary Duties and 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 and 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.Education:Bachelors degree in a Science related field required.Experience and Skills:3 years of research laboratory experience, required.Experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.Must possess digital literacy with Excel and Word.Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most. Cedars-Sinai