Job Description

　　Are you a hardworking and dedicated research professional interested in being part of breakthrough Research?

　　When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements and life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Cedars-Sinai is one of the leading institutes for driven research funding from the National Institutes of Health.

　　Principal Investigator, Pascal Sati, PhD is searching for a Research Associate II to join the team!

　　The Sati Laboratory focuses on the development of novel imaging biomarkers, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, and artificial intelligence (AI) methods that strive to improve the clinical care offered to those impacted by neurological disorders. To learn more, please visit the Sati Research Lab .

　　Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate member will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The incumbent will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The Associate will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results and assists in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.

　　Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.

　　Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.

　　Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.

　　Orients research laboratory assistants or lower-level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

　　Department-Specific Duties:

　　Organizes specific-site and multi-site data storage.

　　Performs original neuroimaging processing and analysis.

　　Performs high-performance cluster computing.

　　Performs original statistical analysis and interpretation.

　　Generates original research for publication and review.

　　Presents original data at scholarly meetings.

　　Provides educational and instructional support for clinician usage of data for analysis and publication.

　　Assists other employees with lab activities.

　　Coordinates with research IT to perform server analytics and methodology utilization.

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor's degree in a Science related field, required.Experience and Skills:

　　One year of laboratory experience, required.

　　Expertise in neuroimaging research and statistical analysis and interpretation.

　　Experience in writing scientific manuscripts and presenting at conferences.

　　Technical skills in programming and image analysis software.

　　Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks with attention to details.

　　Proven independent thinking and flexibility.

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills.

　　Physical Demands:

　　Position requires working with computers for extended of time and the use of specialized laboratory equipment. Must be able to sit, stand and/or stoop for long periods. Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds.

　　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 the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

　　Req ID : HRC1359328

　　Working Title : Research Associate II - Sati Lab - Department of Neurology

　　Department : Research - Neurology

　　Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

　　Job Category : Academic / Research

　　Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial

　　Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

　　Primary Shift : Day

　　Shift Duration : 8 hour

　　Base Pay : $21.26 - $36.14

　　Cedars-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.