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The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus —Los Angeles, CA
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Staff Scientist - Hematologic Malignancies and Cancer Immunotherapy
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Cedars-Sinai —Los Angeles, CA
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The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus —Los Angeles, CA
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Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) —Los Angeles, CA
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Project Scientist - Genetics Research Center - Lakhani Lab - Full-Time, On-Site
Cedars-Sinai —Los Angeles, CA
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- 8 hour shift
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Per Diem-Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory-Lakewood-Variable
University of California, Irvine —Lakewood, CA
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Research Associate - Plant Proteomics
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Clinical Laboratory Scientist - Clinical Lab - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
USC —Los Angeles, CA
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- 8 hour shift
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Postdoctoral Scientist - Heart Institute - Bairey-Merz Lab
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- 8 hour shift
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Postdoctoral Scientist – Dyadic Research

Cedars-Sinai -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

$62,400 - $93,600 a year

Qualifications

Behavioral interventions
Laboratory experiment design
Doctor of Medicine
Laboratory project records management
Quantitative applied research
Clinical study protocols and reports
Research proposal writing
Biostatistics-based research
Qualitative data analysis
Scientific publications
Laboratory equipment maintenance
SAS
Faculty collaboration
Data structures
Design of experiments
R
Stata
Scientific research papers
Research project design
Collaborative research
Research industry grant writing
Analysis skills
Policy & process development
Doctor of Philosophy
Team management
Scientific protocols
Statistical modeling
Collaboration with community partners
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS)

Full Job Description

Job ID 15742 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Job Category Academic / Research Date posted 05/27/2026

Job Description

Working independently but in close cooperation and in consultation with the Principal Investigator and other Research Scientists, the Postdoctoral Scientist will perform routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout training period. May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.

Analyzes and interprets data. May assist in preparation of grant proposals. Participates in publications and presentations as author or co-author. Not responsible for generating grant funds.

As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will be a vital member of Dr. Tan’s interdisciplinary research team, which includes biostatisticians, qualitative research specialists, and grant administration and project management professionals. Responsibilities include leading quantitative and qualitative research projects, supporting participant engagement efforts, and fostering strong partnerships with community stakeholders and collaborators.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will lead advanced quantitative analyses using dyadic and multilevel modeling approaches to support innovative cancer prevention and control research within the Tan Lab at Cedars-Sinai. This role focuses on addressing health disparities and advancing research initiatives related to lung cancer survivorship, prostate cancer shared decision making, smoking cessation, and pancreatic cancer intervention development. Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the scholar will contribute to high-impact publications, grant-supported research activities, and the development of evidence-based interventions that improve patient outcomes across diverse populations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Establish and maintain lab and study-specific SOP
Provides timely and constructive feedback to study team.
Delegate responsibilities to team members to efficiently execute research protocols and procedures.
Experience working in interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams.
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 (PI).
May develop, adapt, and implement new research techniques and protocols.
Analyzes interpret, summarizes, and compiles data.
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures throughout the training period.
Operates and maintains equipment and instruments.
May observe PI-patient or PI-human research subject interactions as it pertains directly to research being performed.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Lead and conduct advanced statistical analyses utilizing dyadic matched-pairs and multilevel modeling methodologies for cancer prevention and control research studies.
Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and research team to support study design, protocol development, and interpretation of complex research findings.
Analyze hierarchical and interdependent data structures to address health disparities and inform intervention development.
Support ongoing research initiatives related to lung cancer survivorship, prostate cancer shared decision making, smoking cessation, and pancreatic cancer interventions.
Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and other scholarly materials for publication and scientific dissemination.
Contribute to grant proposal preparation and other research-related funding activities.
Maintain organized research workflows, support laboratory operations, and ensure timely execution of project deliverables.
Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with faculty, clinicians, and research staff to advance the Cancer Center’s research mission.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Doctorate (MD, PhD, VMD, or DDS) in area directly related to field of research specialization.
Only applicants who submit a cover letter with their application materials will be considered for this opportunity.
1 year, acquires thorough technical and theoretical knowledge of research project and objectives during one to five (1-5) year post-doctoral appointment.

Preferred:

Demonstrated expertise in dyadic data analysis, matched-pairs research design, and multilevel modeling techniques.
Experience conducting quantitative research in cancer prevention, survivorship, behavioral interventions, or health disparities research.
Strong proficiency with statistical software packages such as R, SAS, SPSS, Stata, or Mplus.
Proven track record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
Experience supporting or contributing to grant-funded research activities and manuscript development.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple research priorities in a collaborative academic environment.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Req ID 15742

Working Title Postdoctoral Scientist – Dyadic Research

Department Research - Medical Oncology

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 $62400 - $93600

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.

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staff scientist jobs in los angeles ca

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