Project Scientist - Panopoulos Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute Job at CEDARS-SINAI, San Diego, CA

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  • CEDARS-SINAI
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Project Scientist - Panopoulos Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute at CEDARS-SINAI summary:

The Project Scientist at the Panopoulos Lab in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute conducts advanced research on stem cell biology, cancer, and blood cell development to develop innovative regenerative medicine and targeted cancer therapies. This role involves planning and performing experiments with pluripotent stem cells and cancer cells, analyzing data, and assisting with lab management and training. The scientist collaborates closely with the Principal Investigator and research team, contributing to grant proposals, publications, and presentations without teaching responsibilities.

Job Description

Join Dr. Athanasia Panopoulos and her research group as a Project Scientist in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute!

The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute brings together research faculty and clinicians to provide a true "bench to bedside" organization. Regenerative medicine is a new and developing field that aims to restore function in diseased or aged tissues through either revitalizing existing cells or transplanting new ones. At the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, researchers are turning stem cells into therapies for treating a multitude of prevalent diseases and conditions.

The Panopoulos Laboratory at the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute is a seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join our new, dynamic research group. The laboratory studies fundamental and clinically relevant research questions that are at the intersection of the fields of stem cell biology, blood cell development, and cancer. The long-term research goals of the Panopoulos Laboratory are to harness the power of stem cells to provide innovative and clinically relevant advances in targeted cancer therapeutics and regenerative medicine. Our work focuses on utilizing human somatic cell reprogramming to identify and target novel embryonic mechanisms that are exploited in cancer, and as an avenue to discover fundamental aspects of normal and aberrant hematopoietic development. To learn more, please visit Panopoulos Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Project Scientist will plan and conduct experiments with pluripotent stem cells and cancer cells. The Project Scientist works independently and in cooperation with the Principal Investigator to make significant and creative contributions to a research or creative project in any academic discipline. The Project Scientist may be an ongoing member of a research team or may be employed for a limited period of time to contribute high-level skills to a specific research or creative program. Project Scientists are not required to carry out independent research or to develop an independent research reputation and do not have teaching responsibilities. Ordinarily, the Project Scientist title will carry out research or creative programs as well as administration of day-to-day lab operations with supervision by a member of the Professorial Series.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.
  • May serve as PI for certain grants as approved by supervising member of the Professorial Series.
  • May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
  • May develop, adapt and implement new research techniques and protocols.
  • Assists in lab experiments.
  • Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
  • May lead or train Staff Research Associates and Research Fellows.
  • Will assist in day-to-day laboratory activities.
  • Appointees on an academic trajectory will be expected to commit a portion of their time to developing an independent range of research.
Qualifications

Education:

  • Doctorate Degree required.

Experience and Skills:

  • No experience is required. Completion of postdoctoral appointment in the area of specialization, as applicable.
  • Demonstrated significant, original, and creative contributions to a research or creative program or project.
  • Experience in organ-on-chip and/or cell signaling is a plus.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: primary and mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, animal work/bone marrow transplantation, basic techniques in cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
  • Knowledge of PI’s area of research specialization.
  • Scheduling flexibility, including evening, weekend, and holiday rotation commitment, may be necessary. Travel may be required.
  • Function efficiently and cooperatively with a team of faculty, research associates, technicians, and students.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 11092
Working Title : Project Scientist - Panopoulos Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute
Department : Research - RMI
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 : $66,560 - $133,120

Keywords:

regenerative medicine, stem cell research, cancer therapeutics, pluripotent stem cells, blood cell development, cell biology, molecular biology, flow cytometry, laboratory research, biomedical research

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

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