Research Associate I - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - Department of Medicine
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Cedars-Sinai is hiring a Research Associate I - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - Department of Medicine. Cedars‑Sinai is seeking a Research Associate I to support laboratory research in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. The role involves performing routine cellular, molecular and biochemical protocols, maintaining reagents, ordering supplies, documenting experiments, and assisting with equipment operation under direct supervision. The position does not include supervisory responsibilities.
Key focus areas include Assist in identifying and troubleshooting unexpected results., Order laboratory supplies and support laboratory operations., and Maintain lab equipment and related records and coordinate equipment use..
Preferred (not required): Western Blot, Northern Blot, DNA/RNA Techniques, and PCR.
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Job Description
Are you a hardworking and dedicated research professional interested in being part of breakthrough Research?
When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements and life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Cedars-Sinai is one of the leading institutes for driven research funding from the National Institutes of Health. We invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!
Principal Investigator, Tamar Tchkonia, PhD, is seeking a Research Associate I to join the team!
Dr. Tchkonia is the Co-Director of the Center for Advanced Gerotherapeutics.
About the Role
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. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. The Research Assistant I will 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.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
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Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
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Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
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Assists in the operation of specialized equipment.
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Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.
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Observes and follows safety standards and procedures.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or related field is required.
Experience and Skills:
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Research laboratory experience is preferred.
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Solid understanding of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
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.
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