Principal Investigator, Xiaojiang Cui, PhD, is looking for a Research Associate III (RAIII) to join the team!

Cedars-Sinai is committed to pushing the frontiers of medicine and discovering new technologies and innovations that will change how we diagnose and treat disease. As an international leader in biomedical research, we translate discoveries into successful treatments with global impact.

The Cui Laboratory conducts translational cancer research to decipher biochemical and signaling mechanisms of cancer development, metastasis and therapeutic resistance. The Cui Lab aims to use these mechanisms to identify potential targets for therapeutic interventions of the signaling pathways. The ultimate goal is to develop effective anticancer therapies based on these targets.

The Cui Laboratory is affiliated with the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute and Surgery Department.

For more information, please visit: Cui Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai

As a Research Associate III (RAIII) in Dr. Cui’s lab, you will work closely with Dr. Cui providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. May be requested 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 research activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant and/or manuscript proposals, and creating independent presentations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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  Provides miscellaneous clinical/research support (ad hoc data analysis, hypothesis development, programming, troubleshooting, etc.).
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  Organizes research activities in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and sponsor and/or funding source.
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  Monitors and ensures compliance with safety standards and procedures.
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  Analyzes data and prepares scientific findings for publication as author or co-author.
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  May make independent presentations.
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  May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
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  Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff.
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  Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.

Educational Requirements:

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  Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree required. Master of Science degree preferred.

Experience and Skillset:

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  Three to five (3-5) years of experience in area of research specialization.
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  Experience caring for animals in the lab
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  Experience in lab management