Job Description

　　The Meyer lab is seeking a Research Associate I who is interested in working on research projects related to proteomics, metabolomics, and iPSC derived models of human neurons. Projects will involve iPSC cleaning, maintenance, expansion, transfection, and differentiation. Experiments will also involve proteomic sample preparation and possibly operation of mass spectrometers. Various additional assays will be required to characterize iPSC lines and differentiated lines, such as ELISA to quantify markers and immunohistochemistry for imaging. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated research experience with iPSC lines, sterile technique, and/or proteomic sample preparation.

　　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. May also assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. May help file and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. May assist in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I may perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

　　Primary Duties and Responsibilities

　　•Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.

　　•Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.

　　•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.

　　•Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.

　　•Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.

　　Qualifications

　　Educational Requirements:

　　Bachelors in Science Related Field

　　Licenses: N/A

　　Experience:

　　None required

　　Physical Demands

　　Sitting, standing, walking

　　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 : HRC1464550

　　Working Title : Research Associate I - Meyer Lab

　　Department : Computational Biomedicine

　　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.