Completion of postdoctoral appointment in relevant specialization.
Familiarity with the Principal Investigator's research area.
Proven ability to execute experimental protocols and procedures.
Strong skills in data collection, analysis, and technical operations.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing grant proposals and publications.
Serve as Principal Investigator for approved grants.
Contribute to publications and presentations as author or co-author.
Develop and implement new research techniques and protocols.
Conduct lab experiments and assist in daily operations.
Analyze, interpret, and compile research data.
Lead and train junior research staff.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cancer research.
Collaborative environment with a focus on innovative therapies.
No teaching responsibilities, allowing for focused research.
Potential for career development in an academic trajectory.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Principal Investigator, Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD is looking for a Project Scientist to join the team!
About the Team
Dr. Sasine is a physician-scientist who is developing new treatments for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, MDS and multiple myeloma. In particular, the team studies how interactions between cancer cells and the microenvironment drive the progression of cancer.
The Sasine Laboratory focuses on two main areas:
Generating novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy for cancer
Understanding the effects of microenvironment on immune cell therapy and cancer
The Sasine lab has characterized paracrine factors that govern the biology of hematopoietic stem cells and multiple myeloma. Now, we are leveraging our expertise in this area to create biotechnology to intervene in these processes. To learn more, please visit the Sasine Lab.
About the 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 Job Duties and 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
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate degree.
Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of specialization, as applicable.
Knowledge of PI's area of research specialization.
Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, analysis, and operation.
Demonstrated technical proficiency.
About Cedars-Sinai
Cedars-Sinai is a non-profit academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the largest hospitals in the United States, with over 1,000 beds and 2,000 physicians. Cedars-Sinai is known for its high-quality patient care, cutting-edge research, and innovative medical education programs. The hospital has been ranked as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its clinical excellence and research achievements. Cedars-Sinai is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is a member of the Cedars-Sinai Health System.
