The Merchant Lab focuses on studies of the tumor microenvironment and the immune response to tumors. We have expertise in single cell spatial profiling of tissues. Our studies often involve large cohorts of patients gathered from multiple institutions and with multiple collaborators. The individual hired will oversee operations in the Merchant Lab including inventory, lab stocks, training/onboarding new hires. Individual will help with research grant management, laboratory budget, human resources,and responsibility delegation. Will oversee coordination with multi-site projects and will involve work with clinical trial specimens and clinical cohorts. The ideal candidate will have both laboratory bench experience as well as experience managing projects or large teams and/or experience with finance and budgets. Experience with clinical research is a plus but not required. What will you be doing: Acts as a project lead and coordinator interacting with collaborators, clinical research personnel and researchers as part of a research team. Participates in all aspects of clinical development and study management (protocol design, enrollment of patients, development and implementation of protocols, submission of IRB applications and approvals). Follows established procedures or protocols to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which will include: basic tissue culture, immunoassays, molecular biology techniques, microscopy, animal preparation (e. g. tail vein injections) and surgery. Provides scientific expertise to ongoing and future trials. Identify and resolve common problems involved in routine research assays. Establishes and maintains relationships with clinical investigators and manages internal and external collaborative research projects. Acts as a scientific resource for the affiliated pre-clinical research laboratory (e. g. , assisted with experimental designs, data analysis, interpretation of scientific literature). May lead or train other individuals assigned to the lab. Prepares grant applications and oversees submission process, may including writing of grant proposal. Capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating and interpreting results; operates appropriate laboratory equipment. Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures. Operates lab computers for data entry and maintains accurate data records. Uses various software applications, such as spreadsheets, electronic mail, World Wide Web, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or test reports. #Jobs-Indeed Experience Requirements: BS/BA, or equivalent, in biological sciences, chemistry, or related discipline required. PhD in Biology or related field preferred. Three to four (3-4) years experience in area of research specialty. Two (2) years post-undergraduate experience in a comparable laboratory performing relevant techniques. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Training and knowledge in the design and conduct of clinical trials. Expertise in translational biomedical research. Knowledge of biostatistics as it is applied to clinical trial data analysis Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information in the context of multidisciplinary teams. Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Strong computer skills are essential. Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai! Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles community and beyond. We are one of the leading institutes for competitive research funding from the National Institutes of Health. As an international leader in biomedical research, we translate discoveries into successful treatments with global impact. Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research with discoveries occurring in 26 departments and institutes that encompass the full spectrum of medicine. Why work here? Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of care we strive for. Working Title: Research Specialist I – Merchant Lab Department: Home Dept – Hem – Onc Business Entity: Academic / Research Job Category: ,Academic/Research,Academic/Research Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials Position Type: Full-time Shift Length: 8 hour shift Shift Type: Day Recommended Skills Assembly And Installation Biology Biostatistics Clinical Research Clinical Trials Clinical Works Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.