Under the direct supervision of the Cedars-Sinai Cancer (CSC) Director for OncoBiobank Shared Resource (OBSR), the Associate Biomedical Scientist will oversee the operation, maintenance, and development of cutting edge imaging capabilities using state-of-the-art CT technology (Nano-CT). This position plays a pivotal role in supporting cancer research and other scientific endeavors, enabling breakthrough discoveries in translational oncology, materials science, and beyond.

The successful candidate will collaborate with researchers to develop and optimize imaging protocols, assist in experimental design, and ensure the seamless integration of imaging data into ongoing projects. The role also involves customer-focused support for internal and external users, providing technical expertise, guidance, and training. The individual will contribute to field development through innovative imaging applications, effective project management, and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in multidisciplinary research, foster collaborations, and contribute to advancing CT imaging technologies to enhance biomedical research. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to scientific excellence, a customer-oriented approach, and a collaborative mindset to drive innovation and achieve impactful outcomes. Will contribute to expand the use of CT imaging in cancer research, emphasizing its value in translational and preclinical studies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and performs a variety of duties for multiple clients following standard operating procedures.
• Provides guidance, evaluates client processes and makes recommendations for improvement to internal and external collaborators, fostering strong cooperative relationships
• Performs process development, validation, and planning for a variety of projects (CT imaging and software).
• Operate and maintain the Nano-CT instrument, ensuring optimal performance and calibration.
• Writes and maintains good documentation practices, and ensures compliance with Federal and State accrediting agency requirements and/or GLP. Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, data, and system maintenance.
• Assists in project management associated with project planning, design review, in service training, which can include instrument maintenance overview.
• Perform advanced image analysis, interpretation, and visualization to generate meaningful insights.
• Writes and reviews standard operating procedures and maintains computer database.
• Guides, trains and assists other staff on day-to-day lab operations and procedures.
• Performs equipment maintenance duties, maintains equipment and related records, and vendor management.
• Requests batch records, transports, processes and logs samples following SOPs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to instrument functionality and ensures all activities comply with regulatory guideline and safety standards.
• May take on specific team lead activities, and train and support staff and research teams in the effective use of CT imaging systems and related technologies .
• May develop hypotheses and assist in planning steps for the investigative process. Reviews and remains
• current on literature as it relates to clinical/research study.
• Perform specimen photography and radiography.
• Analyzes, interprets, summarizes and compiles data.
• May participate in publications and presentations as author or co-author.
• May assist in preparation of grant proposals, submissions, publications and presentations but is not responsible for generating grant funds.

Teamwork/Customer Relation Responsibilities

• Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources
• Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
• Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team
• Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables
• Maintained strong client relationships by delivering timely and accurate results, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.

Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• Acts as a team lead for Nano-CT related activities to include overseeing the work of others, assigning or allocating work to team, and ensuring tasks are completed according to deadlines and quality standards.

Requirements:

• BS degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related science/engineering field (physics, materials science, engineering preferred).
• 5 years of experience working in a lab or biotech environment (CT instrumentation preferred).
• 5 year of experience with biomedical equipment, maintenance, testing or working in a regulated facility. 
• CT instrumentation preferred.

Preferred:

• MS/ PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related science/engineering field (physics, materials science, engineering preferred).