Research Project Advisor - Heart Institute at CEDARS-SINAI
Montebello, CA 90640
About the Job
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.
The Research Project Advisor works with the Principal Investigator or Department Head to develop and implement research programs, including project planning, identifying funding sources, preparing grant proposals, and presenting results for possible publication. Attends national meetings and conferences, identifies potential collaborators and research sponsors, and maintains relationships with colleagues and National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies. Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
- Serves as departmental resource for scientific initiatives and major research projects and identifies funding opportunities
- Communicates the feasibility of study involvement and or participation with the PI
- Independently and as part of a team, develops and implements research programs, including project planning
- Participates in the research and academic activities of the department.
- Prepares grant proposals and assists PI in authoring manuscripts for publication, books for publication; and prepares presentations for both expert and lay audiences
- Works closely with principal investigator and is knowledgeable in the area of research specialization
- Represents the interests of the department in inter-and intra-institutional research projects; provides expertise for research collaborations
- Maintains excellent relationships with colleagues, locally, nationally, and internationally; has an excellent, productive relationship with National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies
- Superior communication skills for interactions with faculty, administrators, and employees
- Attends national meetings and conferences and identify potential collaborators and research sponsors
- Special projects as assigned
- May function as bridge between laboratory, translational, and clinical research programs
- May be responsible for research process improvement, quality assurance, and problem solving for the department
- May develop curriculum and oversee coordination of small and large scientific symposia
- Ensures compliance with all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board
- Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Master's Degree preferred
- 7 years related experience required
About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 5565
Working Title : Research Project Advisor - Heart Institute
Department : Heart Institute
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Academic/Research Services
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $41.42 - $70.41