Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Klein Lab (Full-Time)

About the role

Join Dr. Ophir Klein and his team as a Postdoctoral Scientist in Guerin Children’s. The Klein Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to assist in new and ongoing research initiatives, provide specialized support for lab experiments, and foster ongoing research education within Guerin Children’s.

Learn more about the Klein Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
• Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Analyze and interpret data; assist in preparation of grant proposals.
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Design and perform experiments, maintaining appropriate experimental records and documentation.
• Analyze, summarize, and compile data in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.
• Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as they pertain directly to research being performed.

Requirements

• Doctorate Degree (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization.
• Acquires technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects and objectives during one to five years of post-doctoral appointment.
• Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
• Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, analysis, and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.

Work Location

This is a fully on-site position that requires travel between Klein Lab locations in Los Angeles, CA, and San Francisco, CA.