Research Associate II- Dept of Orthopaedics, Metzger Lab

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Principal Investigator Melodie Metzger, PhD is seeking a Research Associate II to join the Lab in the Department of Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures, developing technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. This role participates in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, including investigation, technical execution, testing/validation of results, and reporting findings. The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support research project objectives, observe and comply with safety standards, assist in preparing data for publication and/or presentation, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least one (1) year of research laboratory experience.
Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization
Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
Must have superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills
Ability to work across company disciplines and functional units
Computer application experience.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and attention to details.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of research laboratory experience is highly desired.
Experience in orthopaedic systems, biomechanics, biomedical engineering highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures.
Assists in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results.
Assists in identifying and troubleshooting unexpected results.
Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
Maintains lab equipment and related records.
May coordinate the use of lab equipment.
Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.
Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.