Research Scientist / Infectious Diseases / Full-time /Days

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)4 months ago
Los Angeles, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Research Scientist / Infectious Diseases / Full-time / Days

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Overview

Schedule: Monday - Friday; Days

Purpose: Support development and maintenance of population pharmacokinetic/dynamic analysis, simulation, and dosing programs in the INSPIRE laboratory, focusing on optimizing antibiotic therapies for challenging pathogens. The role involves overseeing experiments, using HFIM, and microbiologic studies. Prior experience with HFIM and PK-PD modeling is advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, validate, and implement lab methods including HFIM
  • Oversee daily lab activities
  • Assist in PK-PD modeling and data analysis if skilled
  • Contribute to research publications and presentations

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of post-graduate research experience with independent experiment planning
  • Experience mentoring lab members
  • Preferred: bacterial culture, CFU, MIC, mammalian cell culture, PCR, microscopy, HFIM, PK-PD modeling, R

Education:

Ph.D. or equivalent with 2+ years relevant experience, or Master’s with 5+ years relevant experience.

About Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a leader in pediatric care, dedicated to innovation and family-centered services. We value diversity and are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Skills

MIC
CFU
bacterial culture
R
PCR
microscopy
PK-PD modeling
HFIM
mammalian cell culture