Research Associate I - Casero Lab - Inflammatory Bowel and Immunobiology Research Institute

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Principal Investigator, David Casero, PhD is looking for a Research Associate I to join the team! The Casero Laboratory develops and applies computational methods for the analyses of high-throughput multi-omics data. The lab is particularly interested in the establishment and maintenance of normal tissue homeostasis, supported by molecular interactions between members of the tissue microenvironment (e.g., epithelial, mesenchymal and immune cells) and additional factors (e.g., signals from microbial cells). For more information, please visit Casero Lab | Cedars-Sinai. Are you ready to be a part of ground breaking research? 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. Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes and follows safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I 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. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures. 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. Department-Specific Information: Provide routine bioinformatics and computational support for translational Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) research projects under direct supervision. Assists with the execution and maintenance of established genomics and high-throughput data analysis pipelines in accordance with laboratory protocols. Performs routine data processing, quality control checks, and documentation for genomics datasets to ensure accuracy and reproducibility. Supports laboratory members with troubleshooting and optimization of existing computational workflows within Cedars-Sinai’s high-performance computing (HPC) environment. Monitors and tracks computational resource usage to support efficient utilization of shared resources for large-scale data analyses. Please note this is a 6-month fixed term position with benefits

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences required.
Solid understanding of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
Understanding of general research objectives and experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
Must possess digital literacy.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
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.
Provide routine bioinformatics and computational support for translational Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) research projects under direct supervision.
Assists with the execution and maintenance of established genomics and high-throughput data analysis pipelines in accordance with laboratory protocols.
Performs routine data processing, quality control checks, and documentation for genomics datasets to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
Supports laboratory members with troubleshooting and optimization of existing computational workflows within Cedars-Sinai’s high-performance computing (HPC) environment.
Monitors and tracks computational resource usage to support efficient utilization of shared resources for large-scale data analyses.