Principal Investigator, Suzanne Devkota, PhD, is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team!

The Human Microbiome Research Institute (HMRI) at Cedars-Sinai is committed to supporting investigators across multiple disciplines who study the Microbiome—the bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in and on the human body. The HMRI team’s goal is to enable deeper research into how microbiota may cause or prevent illness to aid the development of new treatments. To learn more, please visit Human Microbiome Research Institute | Cedars-Sinai.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

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 hypotheses 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 Job 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.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing day-to-day operations in the labs including: maintaining mouse colonies and gaining experience with germ-free and gnotobiotic mice.
• Ensures the labs are adequately stocked and places weekly orders.
• Provides support to senior staff in their projects, maintains equipment in good working order, and learns key techniques carried out in Microbiome research.
• Responsible for performing DNA and RNA extractions from human and animal tissues.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field is required.

Experience and Skills:

• Three (3) years of research laboratory experience is required. Two (2) years of experience in research specialty is preferred.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent organization skills and very detail-oriented; learns new tasks quickly; self-motivated; works well independently with minimal supervision; works well with others, and able to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center.
• Ability to research, develop and implement new laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of human resource and administration policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgetary requirements and policies.