Research Associate III - Medically Associated Science & Technology (MAST) Program

$53,518 - $90,979/Yr

Cedars-Sinai - Central LA, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Central LA, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Research Associate III position at Cedars-Sinai's MAST program focuses on supporting the development of novel drugs and devices aimed at diagnosing and treating patients with microbiome-related illnesses. The role involves collaboration with the Principal Investigator and other research associates, providing both technical and administrative support in a multi-project laboratory environment. Responsibilities include coordinating clinical trials, ensuring compliance with safety standards, analyzing data, and leading junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides miscellaneous research support and facility maintenance, including ad hoc data analysis and troubleshooting.
• Coordinates clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsors.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication, potentially as an author or co-author.
• Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellows, and junior Research Associates.
• Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to lab operations and procedures.
• Maintains CITI certification for human and animal subjects (IRB and IACUC).
• Develops and implements organizational systems for lab resources and subject specimens.
• Collaborates with contract labs to manage internal and external datasets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related field is required.
• 3 years of research laboratory experience, specifically in molecular biology, is required.
• Knowledge of the microbiome and genetic and molecular analytic techniques is essential.
• Experience with PCR and robotics automation is preferred.
• Digital literacy, including proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with programming and hypothesis development.
• Familiarity with cloudlims and bartender programs for repository management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $53,518.40 - $90,979.20 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to a collaborative and innovative research environment.