Research Associate I - Touil Lab - Department of Neurology

Cedars-Sinai•West Hollywood, CA

1h•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Touil is part of the Department of Neurology and Biomedical Sciences at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. Dr. Touil leads a translational neuro-immunology research program that integrates rigorous functional neuro-immune assays with groundbreaking computational approaches to investigate disease mechanisms underlying neuro-immunological disorders. Her research focuses on Multiple Sclerosis (MS), compartmentalized inflammation within the central nervous system, and the molecular and cellular signatures of immunosenescence in both healthy aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Employing deeply characterized human bio-specimens and advanced analytical methodologies, the laboratory seeks to identify biomarkers associated with prognosis, treatment response, and disease progression in order to advance early diagnosis and precision medicine strategies aimed at halting disease progression. Working under direct supervision, the 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. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. The Research Associate I will support translational and basic research studies focused on the role of the immune system in aging and age-related neurological disorders. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and managing human biospecimens, maintaining biobank inventories, conducting laboratory experiments, and supporting day-to-day laboratory operations. This position will collaborate closely with postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, and scientific staff to advance research programs investigating mechanisms of neuroinflammation, immune aging, and neurodegenerative disease.

Requirements

Ability to keep accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
Ability to maintain lab equipment and related records.
Ability to transport, process, and log samples.
Ability to maintain computer database with relevant clinical information.
Ability to perform lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
Ability to maintain stocks of general lab materials, and place orders for lab equipment and supplies.
Ability to assist new students and fellows at the laboratory.
Ability to assist in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
Ability to observe and follow safety standards and procedures.
Ability to process, aliquot, store, and track human biological specimens, including blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), plasma, and serum, according to established protocols.
Adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards and established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Ability to coordinate and maintain human samples inventories, sample records, and laboratory databases to ensure sample integrity and accurate tracking.
Ability to perform laboratory assays and experiments in support of neuroimmunology and aging research projects.
Ability to assist postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, and scientific staff with experimental execution, sample preparation, data collection, and protocol optimization.
Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records, experimental documentation, and data files.
Ability to order, receive, and manage laboratory reagents, consumables, and supplies.
Ability to prepare reagents, buffers, and other laboratory materials as needed.
Ability to support routine maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and facilities.
Ability to ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures, biosafety regulations, and standard operating procedures.
Ability to participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to a collaborative research environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with translational and basic research studies focused on the role of the immune system in aging and age-related neurological disorders.
Experience processing and managing human biospecimens.
Experience maintaining biobank inventories.
Experience conducting laboratory experiments.
Experience supporting day-to-day laboratory operations.
Experience collaborating closely with postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, and scientific staff.
Experience advancing research programs investigating mechanisms of neuroinflammation, immune aging, and neurodegenerative disease.

Responsibilities

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 follows safety standards and procedures.
Process, aliquot, store, and track human biological specimens, including blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), plasma, and serum, according to established protocols.
Adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards and established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Coordinates and maintains human samples inventories, sample records, and laboratory databases to ensure sample integrity and accurate tracking.
Performs laboratory assays and experiments in support of neuroimmunology and aging research projects.
Assists postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, and scientific staff with experimental execution, sample preparation, data collection, and protocol optimization.
Maintains accurate laboratory records, experimental documentation, and data files.
Orders, receives, and manages laboratory reagents, consumables, and supplies.
Prepares reagents, buffers, and other laboratory materials as needed.
Supports routine maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and facilities.
Ensures compliance with laboratory safety procedures, biosafety regulations, and standard operating procedures.
Participates in laboratory meetings and contributes to a collaborative research environment.