Job Description
Dr. Chen Yuan seeks a Research Associate III with a focus in epidemiology and biostatistics to support research projects in pancreatic and colorectal cancers across collaborative, multidisciplinary programs. The Research Associate will contribute to studies spanning etiology, early detection, and data-driven personalized medicine approaches for these cancers. A main goal is to study how population-level factors and lifestyle relate to how cancer starts and progresses, and to combine information from patient records and tumor tests to better understand outcomes and improve future screening and prevention.
Under general guidance, the Administrative Research Associate III works closely with PI, providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise. May 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. Coordinates all lab and/or clinical activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. Not responsible for generating grant funds.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
- Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
- Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
- May make independent presentations.
- May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
- Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities.
- Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.
Qualifications
This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.
Requirements:
- Bachelors in Science Related Field.
- 3 years of Research laboratory experience.
- 2 years of experience in research specialty.
Preferred:
- Candidates should hold a master's degree in epidemiology, biostatistics/statistics, bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Conduct analyses using statistical software, such as SAS, R, and others
Req ID : 14235
Working Title : Research Associate III, Yuan Lab (Hybrid)
Department : Cancer - Research Center Health Equity
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Research Studies/ Clin Trial
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $25.73 - $43.74
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