Postdoctoral Scientist - Smidt Heart Institute - Lefer- Goodchild
Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!The Smidt Heart Institute
reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and
research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of
care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to
Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac
surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart
disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance
the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic
counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of
minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at
the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving
patient outcomes.Join our team and use your skills with an
organization known nationally for excellence in research!We are
looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist who can work--independently
but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal
Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral
Scientist will perform routine and sophisticated laboratory
procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and
implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes and
interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals.
Participates in publications and presentations as author or
co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.Primary
Duties and Responsibilities--- Designs and performs experiments.
Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and
analyze the results with the Principal Investigator.--- Analyzes
interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.--- Operates and maintains
equipment and instruments.--- May observe MD-patient or MD-human
research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research
being performed.Department Specific Job Duties:----- Perform
surgical procedures on small animals related to cardiovascular
disease models.--- Perform biochemical and basic molecular assays
(protein concentration, ELISA Assays, Western Blots, rtPCR).---
Basic proteomic sample preparation techniques.--- Tissue biobank
skills.--- Experience, knowledge, and curiosity about
cardiovascular disease.--- Experience in in vitro tissue assays and
mitochondrial function assays.Education:Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or
DDS) in area directly related to field of--research
specialization.Experience:1 year experience acquired thorough
technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and
objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral
appointment.- Experience in the areas of heart failure, vascular
diseases, and/or cardoprotection is helpful, but not required.-
Experience and knowledge in the areas of nitric oxide and hydrogen
sulfide biochemistry, signaling, pharmacology, and physiology in
preferred, but not required.- Demonstrated scientific writing and
presentation skills required.- Knowledge of statistical software
and analyses.Physical Demands:- Able to perform moderate
lifting.--- Able to sit, stand and walk for prolonged periods of
time.--- Able to read papers and online documents.--- Able to
operate standard office equipment.--- Able to exercise physical
ability and perspective acuity to satisfactorily perform crucial
job functions. Working Title: Postdoctoral Scientist - Smidt Heart
Institute - Lefer- GoodchildDepartment: Heart Institute
OperationsBusiness Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category:
Academic/ResearchJob Specialty: PostdoctoralPosition Type:
Full-timeShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayBase
Pay:$64,500.00 - $93,600.00
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