Cedars-Sinai · 10 hours ago
Research Associate II - Abreu Lab - Inflammatory Bowel Disease Institute
110 George Burns Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24/hr - $36.14/hr
1+ years expCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. The Research Associate II will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks, assist in research activities, and support laboratory research projects focused on inflammatory bowel diseases and related studies.
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Responsibilities
Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new or unusual protocols and techniques
Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results
Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations
Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment
Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research
Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures
Conducts laboratory assignments, including assisting senior lab staff to carry out laboratory experiments
Participates in the scheduling and performance of experiments related to the study of Intestinal Bowel Diseases (IBD) in animal models (mouse) and in collected human blood, intestinal biopsies, and stool samples
Maintains accurate experimental wet lab records and animal colony records
Participates in the processes of interpreting experimental data and assists in solving technical protocol execution problems
Operates routine scientific laboratory equipment
Collection and/or processing of specimens acquired from both, research animals and healthy human donors as well as clinical patient specimens
Performance of standard immunological techniques and molecular biology assays including: ELISA, flow cytometry, Western Blot, PCR, RT-PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation, RNA isolation, protein purification, etc
Assists with scientific literature searches and updating of laboratory bibliography, and literature searches for references to address technical problems
Provides support in the preparation of reports of relevant findings in manuscripts for submission to journals, in grant proposals to funding agencies, and presentation of data in laboratory meetings and other venues
Provides support in preparation of required monthly/quarterly/ annual reports including: grant progress reports, environmental health and safety, etc
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a science related field is required
One year of research laboratory experience in the area of specialization
Excellent organization and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to multitask
Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers and other scientists in the research team as well as with the administrative team within the Center
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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