Project Scientist - Lawrenson Lab

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements. Working alongside physician-scientists and researchers, you will be a part of life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughsAre you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?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 SeriesMay assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization. Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment. Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment.Working Title: Project Scientist - Lawrenson LabDepartment: OB/GYN ProfBusiness Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category: Academic/ResearchJob Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical TrialsPosition Type: Full-timeShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase Pay: $66,600.00 - $133,100.00Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.