Postdoctoral Scientist - Guerin Children's - Merrill Lab - Full-Time, On-Site

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is looking for a dedicated Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr. Merrill-Brugger's research team. This role involves conducting complex laboratory procedures and analyzing data to identify new therapeutic targets for congenital skeletal conditions.

The successful candidate will have a Doctorate in a relevant field and will work closely with the Principal Investigator on research projects. Experience in developmental biology or mouse colony management is preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in area directly related to field of research specialization required.
• Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in mouse colony management is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform experiments while keeping appropriate records and analyzing results.
• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but not responsible for generating grant funds.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments.

Skills

Technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives

Ability to perform experimental protocols

Data collection and analysis

Experience in developmental biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or genetics

Mouse colony management

Education

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS)

Tools

Specialized research equipment

Job description

Job Description

Principal Investigator, Dr. Merrill-Brugger, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! Under the direction of Dr. Amy Merrill-Brugger, The Merrill Lab investigates the cause of rare congenital skeletal conditions to identify new therapeutic targets for skeletal disease and resolve unanswered questions in skeletal biology.

What will you be doing in this role?

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Design and perform experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.
• May 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.
• May observe MD-patient or MD-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization required
• Acquire thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.
• Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Genetics experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in mouse colony management is highly desired.
• Experience working 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.