Postdoctoral Scientist - Medina-Kauwe Lab - Biomedical Sciences | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Military Veterans

Job Description Principal Investigator, Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the team! When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it???s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? The Medina-Kauwe Laboratory, led by Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, utilizes the cell binding, membrane penetration, and intracellular trafficking functions of pathogen proteins to develop novel cell-targeted nanotherapeutics. Currently, the lab studies the cell entry processes of adenovirus (Ad) capsid proteins to guide the design and engineering of non-viral nanoparticles that mimic the high-efficiency cell entry mechanism of the virus while avoiding the safety concerns associated with using whole viruses for therapy. The Medina-Kauwe Laboratory has further enhanced these molecules by converting them into molecular missiles to target specific cancer cells for destruction while sparing non-target cells. To learn more, please visit Medina Kauwe Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai. Working independently but in close cooperation and consultation with Dr. Medina-Kauwe and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities: May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, but is not responsible for generating grant funds. May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Designs and performs experiments. Will keep appropriate experimental records and documentation and analyze the results with the Principal Investigator. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols. Analyzes, interprets, 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. Qualifications Education: Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in an area directly related to the field of research specialization. Experience and Skills: Acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment. Understanding of general research objectives. Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within the area of specialization. Demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures, including detailed data collection, and analysis and operation and maintenance of specialized equipment. Knowledge of safety standards and maintenance of specialized equipment. 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 : 1923 Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Medina-Kauwe Lab - Biomedical Sciences Department : Research - BMS Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Academic / Research Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar Overtime Status : EXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $62,400 - $93,600