Share Requisition # HRC0599472 Are you a passionate and dedicated research professional? The Cedars-Sinai Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute (IBIRI) is searching for a Research Associate I (RAI). IBIRI is a multidisciplinary basic, translational, and clinical research program devoted to Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. Under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Braun, the institute is seeking for a hardworking and highly motivated professional to join our laboratory. To learn more, please visit: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/research/labs/braun.html If you are seeking a great opportunity in a results-driven environment, this may be a prime opportunity for you! Working under direct supervision, the RAI 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 RAI 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 May perform Genotyping using ABI Taqman and Illumina platform 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 Education: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences, required. Experience and Skillset: Understanding of general research objectives Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols. Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word. Working Title: Research Associate I – Braun Lab Department: Home Dept – Gastroenterology Business Entity: Academic / Research City: Los Angeles Job Category: Academic/Research Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials Position Type: Full-time Shift Length: 8 hour shift Shift Type: Day 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. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through March each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment.