Job Description

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Take action now by applying to this great opportunity!

Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health. You can continue your career journey with us!

Principal Investigator, Youn Jung (Chloe) Choi, PhD, is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I with interest in fundamental lung immunology to join her team.

The Choi Lab specializes in cellular and molecular biology, with a particular emphasis on lung immunology. The research delves into the intricacies of lung-resident mast cells and alveolar macrophages, exploring their roles in the progression of inflammatory lung diseases such as asthma and lung fibrosis. We center our investigations on understanding how innate immune regulators initiate cell signaling to modulate lung inflammation and fibrosis. Our comprehensive approach involves utilizing diverse cell-based assays, in vivo animal models of asthma and lung fibrosis, and translational research in lung immunology.

Current research projects include:

Understanding lung mast cell-specific innate immune responses in chronic asthma.

Understanding alveolar macrophage-specific innate immune responses in pulmonary fibrosis.

Developing therapeutic inhibitors for treating inflammatory lung diseases.

The Research Associate I performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The incumbent assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents, stocking of supplies, files and monitors documents, and keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. The RA I assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery and observes safety standards and procedures. The incumbent will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to: Western blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Department-Specific Duties:

Procures laboratory supplies and equipment through efficient order management.

Acquires proficiency in the usage and maintenance of laboratory supplies and equipment, identifying and communicating any needs to lab personnel.

Assists in writing laboratory protocols, specifically biosafety and animal protocols.

Manages the mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, and related tasks.

Prepares commonly used experimental reagents.

Performs laboratory techniques and procedures essential for experimental studies.

Schedules and performs procedures and analysis necessary for project completion.

Acquires technical lab skills related to the assigned project.

Performs additional duties as delegated.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a Science related field is required.Experience:

1 year of research laboratory experience is preferred.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Capability to thrive in a demanding environment and take decisive action as needed.

Strong critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

Physical Demands:

Lifting 50 lbs. Carrying 50 lbs. Pushing 50 lbs. Pulling 50 lbs. Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID : 5136

Working Title : Research Associate I - Choi Lab - Division of Rheumatology/Kao Autoimmunity Institute

Department : Research - Rheumatology

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 : $23.00 - $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.