**Job Description** Under general guidance, the Administrative Research Associate III works closely with PI, 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. **Primary Duties and Responsibilities** 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. **Qualifications** **Educational Requirements:** Requires a bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or related science field. **Experience:** Two (2) years minimum experience in research specialty required Three (3) years of research lab experience required Department Specific Experience: Strong aseptic technique Molecular laboratory techniques such as RNA isolation, DNA synthesis, PCR, Western blotting, Gel Electrophoresis, and cell culture. Experienced in handling and working with small laboratory animals, mouse is preferred. Analytical and problem-solving skills Good written and verbal communication Ability to work independently and as part of a team **Req ID** : 12226 **Working Title** : Research Associate III - Computational Biomedicine **Department** : Computational Biomedicine **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** : $53,518 - $90,979 Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.