Research Associate IV (Lab Manager) - Guerin Children's - Gao Lab (Full-Time, On-Site)

Come join our team!

Under general guidance, the Research Associate IV manages all lab activities including financial management (preparation of and compliance with grant proposals), human resource management and general administration. Responsible for compliance with safety standards and procedures for working with hazardous materials and equipment. May be co-author or author of publications and make independent presentations. Will develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities as Laboratory Manager, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise May perform the duties of the Research Associate I, II, or III, and must have a thorough understanding of laboratory and research functions. Will supervise and train other Research Laboratory Assistants and Research Associates. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Guerin Children’s - Los Angeles, CA | Cedars-Sinai

What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?

• Participates in project planning, troubleshooting and execution of clinical/research projects.
• Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).
• Organizes clinical/research trials in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source.
• Analyzes data and participates in the preparation of scientific findings for publication as author or co-author and presents independent presentations.
• Assists in preparation of grant proposals, publications and presentations.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Researches, develops and implements new laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Shares in lab manager responsibilities.
• Supervises and trains new lab members, Research Lab Assistants, Research Associates, and Research Fellows. Orients new individuals to the day-to-day operations and laboratory procedures.
• May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor's in science related field required.
• Five (5) years of research laboratory experience required.
• Four (4) years of research specialty experience preferred.
• Bench science experience in developmental biology, particularly using hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) in mouse models highly desired.
• Animal handling experience is a must.
• Prior lab management or lab operations experience is strongly preferred.