Research Associate II - Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's - Rowitch Lab - Full-Time, On-Site, Days

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team! The Cedars-Sinai Rowitch Lab is seeking a dynamic Research Associate II to join their team. Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings. The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Science related field required.
• One (1) year of research laboratory experience required.
• Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with mice is preferred.
• Candidates with a neuroscience background strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level