Research Lab Assistant I (Per Diem) - Pierson Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute
About The Position
Join Dr. Tyler M. Pierson and their research group as a Research Lab Assistant I in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute! The Pierson Laboratory is committed to understanding the pathological mechanisms involved in rare and undiagnosed pediatric neurogenetic disorders. The research goal of the Pierson Laboratory is to extend these diagnostic elements by using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to understand the disease mechanisms associated with these rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders and to explore stem cell-based therapies for the delivery of therapeutic drugs, small molecules and proteins. The Pierson Lab is also involved in confirming neurogenetic diagnoses in known, but rare, neurogenetic disorders, as well as developing research to link rare presentations of neurogenetic disorders with new genes and causes. The incumbent performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operates autoclaves and other specialized equipment, using special detergents or other cleaning agents. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as required. May participate in research studies and perform basic lab techniques under guidance of the PI.
Requirements
- Performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware
- Operates autoclaves and other specialized equipment
- Uses special detergents or other cleaning agents
- Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory
- Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as required
- May participate in research studies
- May perform basic lab techniques under guidance of the PI
Responsibilities
- Performs sterilization of glassware.
- Assists in maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment record keeping.
- May assist with the feeding and maintenance of lab vivarium activities.
- May perform basic administrative duties in laboratory or in accordance with research project.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
