Research Associate I - Burda Lab - Center for Neural Science and Medicine

at  CedarsSinai

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a science-related field is required. Preferred in Biological Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• No experience is required. Understanding of general research objectives.
• Practical experience with routine cell, molecular biology, and wet-lab procedures, as well as following and optimizing technical experimental protocols.
• Demonstrated strengths in project management and completion.
• Theoretical knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, neurobiology and/or related fields
• Previous experience with lab management and rodent research is preferred but not required.
• Exceptional organizational skills and learns new tasks quickly.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organize, and maintain accurate research data and lab records relating to research (e.g. reagent and sample storage location).
• Strong work ethic, excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated ability to function as part of an interdisciplinary research team are essential.
• Strong computer skills, with comprehensive experience in using MS word, Excel and Email.
• Experience with data analysis and graphing software is not required, but preferred.

ABOUT US

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow’s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
• 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 complies with safety standards and procedures.

DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support and training to laboratory personnel for routine and specialized procedures
• Help monitor and ensure compliance with safety standards, policies and standard operating procedures.
• Mouse colony organization and management
• Assist in experimental work, including: mouse handling, tissue collection, histological procedures, basic microscopy, routine production of common buffers and solutions, routine cell culture maintenance
• Assist in animal protocol development and amendment
• Assist in maintenance and organization of lab reagents, supplies and shared samples
• Ordering lab supplies
• Maintain and organize lab resources, including protocols, manuals, documentation and calendars
• Assist in general upkeep of common lab equipment