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Under general guidance, the Administrative Research Associate III works closely with PI and Project Scientists, providing technical and/or administrative support in large or multi-project oriented labs. May be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities, and provide administrative leadership, and/or technical expertise. May develop hypothesis and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Will review and remain current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study. Coordinates all lab and/or clinical activities, including but not limited to, budgetary/financial compliance, preparation of grant proposals, and creating independent presentations. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

Hung Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai

• 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.
• May make independent presentations.
• May provide system administration and maintenance for the local workstation network.
• Leads and trains Research Lab Assistants, Research Fellow, lower level Research Associates, and other related support staff and may be requested by PI to take on specific supervisory activities.
• Orients new Research Fellows and/or Research Scientists to day-to-day lab operations and procedures.
• Strong computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent organization skills and very detail-oriented; learns new tasks quickly; self-motivated; works well independently with minimal supervision; works well with others, and able to multitask.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers, patients, physicians, and other customers of the medical center.
• Ability to research, develop and implement new laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Knowledge of human resource and administration policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of budgetary requirements and policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Science in a related field required
• Three (3) years of research laboratory experience required
• Two (2) years of experience in research specialty preferred