Senior Research Lab Specialist, Cancer Biology

Job Description
The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine strives to leverage technology, spark innovation, and drive interdisciplinary evidence-based research to reimagine and redefine cancer treatment, enhance health, and transform lives. Under the visionary leadership of David B. Agus, MD, The Ellison Institute was designed to tackle the difficult questions in health care and research to push the boundaries of medicine forward. To accomplish this, the Institute offers multifaceted programs, including a cancer center, cross-disciplinary research laboratories, a health policy think-tank, and community outreach and educational opportunities. Please visit https://www.eitm.org/ to learn more about The Ellison Institute and our brand new, state-of-the-art facility in West Los Angeles.

Job Summary

The Lawrence J. Ellison Institute is seeking a talented and passionate Research Lab Specialist to join its team. As part of the Ellison Institute, the Gross lab is involved in developing biomarkers and treatments for cancer. The Institute is made up of a diverse group of innovative and talented professionals who work in a fast-paced environment that provides ongoing support to research projects, patient care, lab research and administrative operations.

The Research Lab Specialist is responsible for performing the following job duties:

Job Accountabilities:

• Design and documentation of experiments
• Detailed record-keeping and assembly of timely reports
• Weekly presentations to supervisory staff
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Works collaboratively

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Excellent verbal and communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment are required. Key success factors in the performance of this position include attention to detail, strong trouble shooting and problem solving experience, the ability to collaborate across disciplines, and curiosity.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience: 3 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Molecular/Cell Biology

Preferred Education: Master's Degree

Preferred Experience: 5 years

Preferred Field of Expertise: Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or other relevant discipline.

Salary: 75k - 83k

The Ellison Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that an inclusive, collaborative team environment is just as important to our mission as stethoscopes and microscopes. We strive to always provide employees a supportive atmosphere, so they feel confident taking creative risks toward innovation. The Ellison Institute values emotional intelligence and communication with empathy and respect for others. We seek to build a diverse group of people who are curious, have a deep sense of responsibility, and the grit needed to achieve excellence.

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