• Research Associate I, Yuan Lab

    Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Description

    We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate I with a strong foundation in laboratory research and a keen interest or background in bioinformatics. This position will support ongoing research projects that involve both wet lab experiments and data analysis, so candidates with experience or coursework in bioinformatics, data interpretation, or related computational tools are highly encouraged to apply.

     

    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 Duties and Responsibilities

    + Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.

    + Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.

    + 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.

    + Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.

    + Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.

    + Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.

    Qualifications

    Requirements:

    + Bachelor's Degree required

    + 1 year Research laboratory experience required

    + Candidates with exposure to or coursework in bioinformatics preferred.

    **Req ID** : 8983

    **Working Title** : Research Associate I, Yuan Lab

    **Department** : Research - Hematology and Cellular Therapy

    **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.