• Research Associate I - Surgery Chair, Ronai Lab

    Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Description

    When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

     

    Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

     

    Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

    Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures

    + May assist with animal husbandry

    + Maintains lab equipment and related records

    + Transports, processes and logs samples

    + Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.

    + Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization

    + Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies using PeopleSoft

    + Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory

    + Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures

    Qualifications

    Educational Requirements:

    + Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences.

    Experience and Skillset:

    + Understanding of general research objectives

    + Offer technical support to keep projects moving forward.

    + Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentations

    + Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.

    + Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

    **Req ID** : 8977

    **Working Title** : Research Associate I - Surgery Chair, Ronai Lab

    **Department** : Research - Surgery Chair

    **Business Entity** : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    **Job Category** : Academic / Research

    **Job Specialty** : Research Studies/ Clin Trial

    **Overtime Status** : NONEXEMPT

    **Primary Shift** : Day

    **Shift Duration** : 8 hour

    **Base Pay** : $19.50 - $29.87

     

    Cedars-Sinai is an EEO 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.