Research Associate III - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity!

Cedars‑Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to groundbreaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health.

Dr. Bahareh Ajami invites you to consider this Research Associate III opportunity to join her dynamic team!

The Ajami Lab is establishing a new research program at Cedars‑Sinai focused on immune mechanisms of hearing loss.

The Research Associate III works closely with the PI, providing technical and/or administrative support in a large or multi‑project oriented lab. The incumbent may be requested by the PI to take on specific supervisory activities, provide administrative leadership and/or technical expertise, may develop hypothesis, assist in planning steps for the investigative process, and will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study.

This position is responsible for coordinating all lab and/or clinical activities, including budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. This role is not responsible for generating grant funds.

• 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 and may make independent presentations.
• May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
• Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellows, lower‑level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by the PI to take on specific supervisory activities.
• Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day‑to‑day lab operations and procedures.

• Bachelors degree in a Science related field required.

• 3 years of research laboratory experience, required.
• Experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy with Excel and Word.