Research Associate III, Yuan Lab; Hybrid

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.

• 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.

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 : 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