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

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Merrill Lab at Cedars-Sinai invites applications for a Project Scientist to work with Dr. Amy Merrill-Brugger. You will contribute both independently and with the research team on congenital skeletal conditions and target discovery, while helping run routine lab operations.

The role emphasizes creative, data-driven contributions and collaboration, with supervision from a senior lab member and opportunities to lead junior researchers.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment; at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated significant, original contributions to a project or program.
• Demonstrated technical competency in diverse research techniques and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations.
• Possibly serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member.
• Participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• Develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
• Assist in day-to-day laboratory activities and data analysis.
• Lead or train staff researchers and fellows.

Skills

Independent research

Grant writing

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Doctorate Degree

Postdoctoral appointment

Job description

Job Description

Come join our 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?

The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. The Project Scientist may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is 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.
• Analyzes, 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.

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• Doctorate Degree required.
• Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable. At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project required.
• Demonstrated technical competency in a variety of research techniques and protocols required & knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.