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Postdoctoral Scientist - Klein Lab - Guerin Children's (On-Site)

National Medical Association, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Job Description

Join Dr. Ophir Klein and his team as a Postdoctoral Scientist in Guerin Children's!

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

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Working independently but in close cooperation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. The role may involve developing, adapting, and implementing new research techniques and protocols, analyzing and interpreting data, and assisting in the preparation of grant proposals. Participation in publications and presentations as author or co-author is also expected.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of grant proposals, without being responsible for generating grant funds.

Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.

Design and perform experiments, keeping appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyze results with the Principal Investigator.

Develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.

Analyze, interpret, summarize, and compile data.

Perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.

Operate and maintain equipment and instruments.

Observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

Doctorate Degree (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to field of research specialization required.

Experience Requirements:

One (1) year of experience, acquired through technical and theoretical knowledge of research projects and objectives during one (1) to five (5) years of post-doctoral appointment.

Ability to work independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.

About Us

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.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 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 Los Angeles who need our care the most.

Req ID : 15

Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Klein Lab - Guerin Children's (On-Site)

Department : Children's Health Institute

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Academic / Research

Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar

Overtime Status : EXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $66,560 - $93,600 #J-18808-Ljbffr