• Research Associate I, Dr. Bin Zheng's laboratory

    Cedars-Sinai (Los Angeles, CA)


    Job Description

    **Working under direct supervision in Dr. Bin Zheng’s laboratory,** 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 and Northern blotting, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

     

    To learn more about Dr. Zheng’s work, please visit Dr. Bin Zheng’s profile here - https://researchers.cedars-sinai.edu/Bin.Zheng

    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

    **Req ID** : 12422

    **Working Title** : Research Associate I, Dr. Bin Zheng’s laboratory

    **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.