Biomedical Scientist - Biobank Core

Job Description

Job Description

The Biobank Core is looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join the team!

The Biobank and Research Pathology Resource provides high‑quality biospecimens and equips researchers with instrumentation, expertise, and flexible methodologies for biobanking, histology, research pathology, microscopy, and image analytics. To learn more, please visit Biobank and Research Pathology Resource | Cedars-Sinai.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Under the direct supervision of the Director of the Cedars Sinai Biobank and Research Pathology (BRP) Resource, the Biomedical Scientist will oversee research pathology operations within BRP, as well as provide research pathology services to the research community at Cedars Sinai. BRP is accredited through College of American Pathologists (CAP) and is committed to high standards and best practices in biobanking, histology, research pathology, and imaging. This position will provide an excellent opportunity to enable clinical research projects and to foster collaboration with multiple research laboratories.

The successful research pathology candidate will be primarily involved in designing and building patient cohorts for research projects, pathology annotation, and generating reports for various research projects. The role involves customer-focused support for internal and external research users, providing technical expertise, guidance, and training. The individual is expected to work closely with histology, imaging, and biobanking teams within BRP and is expected to contribute to field development through effective project management and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Supervises and performs a variety of research projects for multiple clients that will be different for each project based on the type of disease model and / or pathological conditions.
• Leads research projects, plans tasks, assigns work, monitors work, identifies issues / problems, and makes plans to resolve problems. Provides expertise and guidance in designing the cohort for research projects.
• Writes and reviews standard operating procedures and maintains a computer database.
• Works closely with the Director in project management and customer communications
• Contributes to the digital pathology program within the laboratory to facilitate the next-generation pathology annotation modules. Contributes to the development of innovative approaches in digital pathology.
• Maintains compliance with institutional standards of patient privacy and safety. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory guidelines and safety standards by monitoring all ongoing activities and interacting regularly with QA and Regulatory Affairs.
• Leads projects, trains, and assists in day-to-day lab operations and procedures.
• May develop hypotheses and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Reviews and remains current on literature as it relates to clinical / research studies.
• May assist in the preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications, and presentations, but is not responsible for generating grant funds.

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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 : 10763

Working Title : Biomedical Scientist - Biobank Core

Department : BMS - General

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Academic / Research

Job Specialty : Biomanufacturing

Overtime Status : EXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $104,998.40 - $168,001.60