Are you a hardworking and dedicated research professional interested in being a part of breakthrough Research?
When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements and life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Cedars-Sinai is one of the leading institutes for driven research funding from the National Institutes of Health. As an international leader in biomedical research, we translate discoveries into successful treatments with global impact.
The RA II will develop technical knowledge in one or more areas relevant to research projects and will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The incumbent will observe and follow safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
· Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
· Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting
of unexpected results.
· Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
· Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
· Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.
· Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
· Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
· Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science related field is required.
Experience:
- One (1) year of research laboratory experience is required.
- Proficient with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
- Ability to work independently and to simultaneously handle multiple tasks with attention to details.
- Must have outstanding interpersonal, communication and organization skills to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
- Must possess digital literacy in Excel and Word.
Working Title: Research Associate II, Tourtellotte Lab
Department: Pathology Group Operations
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic/Research
Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$21.26 – $36.14