Research Associate I -Surgery Chair

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