Research Associate III - Anastassiou Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to groundbreaking 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.

About the role

The Anastassiou Laboratory, affiliated with the Department of Neurosurgery and Neurology, the Center of Neural Sciences and Medicine, and the Regenerative Medicine Institute, studies how the molecular and cellular composition of neurons translates to their phenotype and how these properties combine in brain circuits to produce function or, in the case of disease, dysfunction.

The Research Associate III works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), providing technical and/or administrative support in a large or multi-project oriented lab. The incumbent may take on specific supervisory activities and provide administrative leadership and/or technical expertise. Responsibilities include developing hypotheses, assisting in planning steps for the investigative process, and staying current on relevant literature.

This position coordinates 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).
• Coordinates 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 Fellows, lower-level Research Associates, and other related support staff.
• Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field, required.
• Three years of research laboratory experience.
• Digital literacy with Microsoft Office Programs.

Physical Demands

• Lifting 50 lbs.
• Carrying 50 lbs.
• Pushing 50 lbs.
• Pulling 50 lbs.
• Reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, eye/hand/foot coordination.