Job Description

　　Join Dr. Simon Knott, Ph.D., and his research group as a Research Associate I!

　　The Knott laboratory is focused on understanding the mechanisms that cancer cells use to evade standard of care and experimental therapies. This entails developing and analyzing mouse models of drug resistance as well as profiling patient tumor material to identify cellular pathways that are amplified in response to the therapeutic onslaught.

　　To learn more, please visit Knott Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai.

　　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. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I will be able to perform routine micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to processing of blood and other biospecimens into different components, DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, cDNA preparation, cell culture, cloning of genetic fragments in bacteria. This is a 100% wet lab position. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

　　Primary Job Responsibilities:

　　Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.

　　Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.

　　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 in the laboratory.

　　Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.

　　Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological science required.Experience and Skills:

　　No experience required. One (1)or more years of additional practical experience working in a molecular biology/ pathology/ microbiology/ genetics laboratory is preferred.

　　Understanding of general research objectives and familiarity with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.

　　Function efficiently as an individual and cooperatively with a team of faculty, research scientists and associates and graduate students.

　　Highly motivated, independent with superior interpersonal, communication, and strong organizational skills, including excellent written and oral communication.

　　Computer skills include, but are not limited to, Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.

　　Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and attention to detail.

　　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 : HRC1126769A

　　Working Title : Research Associate I - Knott Lab - Center for Bioinformatics & Functional Genomics

　　Department : Research - BMS - Bioinfo and Func Genomics

　　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.