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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.

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The Senior Research Project Advisor works independently and with the Principal Investigator or Department Head as an expert in the area of research specialization to develop and implement research programs. The Senior Advisor participates in the research and academic activities of the department, strategic planning, philanthropic development to support research efforts, senior administrative leadership recruitment, and have joint final oversight of proposals with the director. 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.
• Prepares grant proposals including scientific writing and authors manuscripts for publication and books for publication; prepares presentations for both expert and lay audiences
• Maintains excellent relationships with colleagues, locally, nationally, and internationally; has an excellent, productive relationship with National Institutes of Health and other funding agencies
• Supervises and performs a variety of projects for multiple clients
• Provides guidance, evaluates client processes and makes recommendations for improvement. Plans tasks, assigns work, monitors work, and identifies issues/problem, and makes plans to resolve problems.??
• Trains researchers and technical staff on animal handling and restraint, dosing, blood collection, and other non-surgical techniques needed for studies.
• Executes tasks and may assist in tactical management of the Environmental Enrichment Program under supervision of the Veterinarian. Develops and maintains documentation

• Master???s degree preferred
• 10 years minimum experience in directly realted field.??
• ACRP/SoCRA (or equivalent) certification preferred

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