Project Scientist: Advanced Research & Lab Leadership

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Project Scientist to contribute significantly to a research or creative project in an academic setting. The role includes managing day-to-day lab operations under supervision, with potential to lead specific tasks within a team.

The position emphasizes high-level skills, collaboration with a Principal Investigator, and contributions to publications and presentations, without requirement to develop an independent research reputation or teach.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree is required.
• Postdoctoral appointment completion is required where applicable.
• Demonstrated significant, original contributions to a research program or project.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but not responsible for generating grant funds.
• May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Assists in lab experiments.
• Analyses, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
• Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.

Skills

Technical competency in research

Education

Doctorate degree

Postdoctoral appointment completed

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles seeks a Project Scientist to contribute significantly to a research or creative project in an academic setting. The role includes managing day-to-day lab operations under supervision, with potential to lead specific tasks within a team.

The position emphasizes high-level skills, collaboration with a Principal Investigator, and contributions to publications and presentations, without requirement to develop an independent research reputation or teach.