Research Associate I - Guerin Children's - Khokha Lab - Full-Time , On-Site at Cedars-Sinai

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

29.87

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Western Blot, Northern Blot, DNA, RNA, PCR, Protein Extraction, Cell Culture, Immunohistochemistry, Staining, Animal Husbandry, Database Management, Excel, Word

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Principal Investigator, Mustafa Khokha, MD, is looking for a Research Associate I to join the team! The Khokha Lab investigates genes and developmental mechanisms that lead to birth defects (congenital malformations). Their approach is novel gene discovery in congenital malformation patients followed by developmental mechanism discovery in Xenopus frogs. 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 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. What are the Primary Duties & 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. 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. Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate I performs routine experimental protocols and procedures to support laboratory research projects, including cellular, micro-, and molecular biology techniques. Duties also involve general lab maintenance, record keeping, sample processing, and assisting with specialized equipment operation.