Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · 5 hours ago
Research Specialist / TSRI - Stem Cell Core / Full-time / Days
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expChildren's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leader in pediatric care, providing top-notch services and innovative research. The Research Specialist at TSRI’s Stem Cell Core will support stem cell research and assist in the design and implementation of various research projects.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Assists faculty and staff in designing and implementing research projects
Independently plans, prepares, and conducts a wide variety of routine and non-routine (complex) laboratory procedures
Oversees multiple projects at a time
Records, tabulates, and analyzes data and assists with and provides expertise in the preparation of papers, posters, and scientific publications
Assists in training laboratory personnel
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field
5 or more years of experience performing independent laboratory research experiments
Master's degree (or higher) in a related scientific field (e.g., biology, microbiology, biochemistry, psychology)
3 or more years of experience performing independent laboratory research experiments
Extensive experience in cell culture techniques
Hands-on work with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), including: Maintenance of iPSC lines, expansion and scaling of cultures, and differentiation into specific cell types
Strong understanding of stem cell biology and reprogramming methodologies
Ability to perform quality control (QC) and maintain detailed documentation
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple research teams
Flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques as the Core evolves
Teaching and training experience
Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field (e.g., biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or psychology) required; stem cell biology and regenerative medicine fields desirable
Preferred
Technical proficiency in: Immunostaining and microscopy, and flow cytometry, including sample preparation and data analysis
Experience with gene editing techniques (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9) to support future expansion of Stem Cell Core capabilities
Familiarity with basic molecular biology workflows and lab automation tools
Hands-on experience with quantitative PCR (qPCR), and DNA, RNA, and protein isolation
Proven dedication to training excellence
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Robust benefits program
Company
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
Here at CHLA, we believe every child deserves to enjoy all those special moments that childhood has to offer, free from pain and suffering.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$39.4MKey Investors
ERK FoundationHyundai Hope On WheelsCalifornia Institute for Regenerative Medicine
2025-09-03Grant
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
2024-03-01Grant· $6M
Leadership Team
Lara Khouri
President and Chief Operating Officer
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