Project Scientist - Guerin Children's - Lakhani Lab - Full-Time, On-Site
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: West Hollywood
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Come join our team! 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 Duties
& 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, Experience & Skills Requirements: - Doctorate Degree
required. - Completion of postdoctoral appointment in area of
specialization, as applicable. - Demonstrated significant,
original, and creative contributions to a research or creative
program or project required. - Demonstrated technical competency in
a variety of research techniques and protocols required & knowledge
of PI’s area of research specialization. - Experience with epilepsy
or neuro-developmental disorders, Xenopus frog models or IPSC’s in
seizure models is a bonus. - Grant writing experience is desired.
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 : 14631 Working Title : Project Scientist - Guerin
Children's - Lakhani Lab - Full-Time, On-Site Department : Research
- Pediatrics 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
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