Postdoctoral Scientist - Turkson Lab
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Principal Investigator, James Turkson, PhD is looking for a
Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! For more information
regarding Dr. Turkson's Lab please visit: The postdoctoral research
fellow position will contribute to the National Cancer Institute
funded drug discovery project on the targeting STAT3. This is a
regular, full-time, position at the Cedars-Sinai Cancer, Cancer
Biology Program, located in Los Angeles, CA. The postdoctoral
scientist will contribute leadership and effort toward the three
specific aims of this project. With guidance of the Principal
Investigator the postdoctoral research scientist will be expected
to lead the assigned basic research project in the laboratory
ultimately generating peer-reviewed publications with the goal of
contributing to the prevention and cure of cancer. This position
will also entail responsibilities related to laboratory operations
including ordering supplies as necessary, maintenance of equipment,
maintenance of records, attendance of weekly lab meetings
(including weekly progress report). Productivity will be primarily
measured by publication. Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing and conducting research studies in a
Drug Discovery / Experimental Therapeutics and Molecular Biology
Research Lab, including designing assays, and performing
experimental and screening of natural products and small-molecules
against validated targets, and biological, and biochemical
processes. Conducts biomedical research experiments on drug-target
interactions, protein purification and preparation, and assay
design and drug screening, analyzes experimental results, writes
manuscripts and grant proposals, and presents research data in
scientific conferences. Interacts with faculty, postdoctoral
fellows, research associates, and graduate/undergraduate students
to conduct research activities. Act as a senior member of the
laboratory and provides assistance in training students. Trains
laboratory personnel in experimentation techniques. Contributes
ideas and participates in the discovery research and brings new
energy to the discovery efforts. Supports and works with medicinal
chemist researchers in the lab. Demonstrated ability to take
initiatives, interest in scientific work, and adaptability.
Participates in laboratory organization. Interacts with supporting
staff, fiscal offices, Cancer Center administrative offices, and
the Environmental Health and Safety Office. Interacts with vendors
in regard to lab purchases. Participates in developing standard
operation procedures, ordering and managing reagents, consumables
and disposables required by research projects, keeping proper
inventory/records of experimental results, and working closely with
investigators, supporting staff and administrative personnel to
address needs required for research activities and to be compliant
with the institutional requirements. Oversees the maintenance of
bio-safety records and inventories in the lab as mandated by the
institution.
At Cedars-Sinai, postdoctoral scientists and other junior
researchers fulfill a critical role in expanding the horizons of
medical knowledge through biomedical research. By hosting more than
100 postdocs, who conduct vital research and receive advanced
training with expert faculty mentors, Cedars-Sinai supports the
ongoing medical education process that continues beyond PhD/MD
graduation Requirements:
Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Turkson Lab
Department: Home Dept - Hem - Onc
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic/Research
Job Specialty: Postdoctoral
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$64,500.00 - $93,600.00
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Alhambra , Postdoctoral Scientist - Turkson Lab, Healthcare , Alhambra, California
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