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. Working 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 the training period. The role may involve developing, adapting, and implementing new research techniques and protocols, analyzing and interpreting data, assisting in the preparation of grant proposals, and participating in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds. Designs and performs experiments, keeping appropriate experimental records and documentation, and analyzing the results with the Principal Investigator. 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 Educational Requirements: Doctorate (MD, PhD, DVM, or DDS) in an area directly related to field of research specialization. Experience: Technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives acquired through one to five (1-5) years of post-doctoral appointment. Demonstrated ability 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. 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 Los Angeles who need our care the most. Req ID : 4733 Working Title : Postdoctoral Scientist - Smidt Heart Institute Department : Heart Institute Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Academic / Research Job Specialty : Postdoctoral Scholar Overtime Status : EXEMPT Primary Shift : Day Shift Duration : 8 hours Base Pay : $30.00 - $45.00 J-18808-Ljbffr