Job Description

　　The Fert-Bober Lab at Department of Cardiology, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, is seeking a Research Associate to join the team to pursue cutting-edge research pertaining to cellular and molecular mechanisms from inflammation to fibrosis in various cardiac disease with primary focus on post-translational modification, citrullination. As a member of our team you will assist in the development, execution, and analysis of projects.

　　Working under direct supervision, our Research Associate I will perform 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. You will assist in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Will file and monitor documents and keep accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. Will assist in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery and observe safety standards and procedures. In this role, you 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.

　　Responsibilities include the following:

　　Perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western blot, both DNA and RNA extraction, purification, amplification via PCR/RT-PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and staining.

　　Plans designs and conducts technical and complex research projects independently and in consultation with supervisor.

　　Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology and designs experiments accordingly.

　　Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.

　　ESSENTIAL JOB 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:

　　Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree in biological sciences is requiredExperience:

　　Understanding of general research objectives.

　　Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.

　　Understanding of general research objectives. Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.

　　Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

　　Prior experience in general laboratory techniques is necessary, training in lab specific procedures will be provided on site.

　　Excellent interpersonal and communication skills motivated to work as part of a team.

　　Collect, record, and organize experimental data with 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 : HRC0806035

　　Working Title : Research Associate I - Smidt Heart Institute - Fert-Bober Lab

　　Department : Heart Institute

　　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.