Research Associate I - Heeger Lab - Department of Medicine at Cedars-Sinai

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Sep, 26

Salary

29.87

Posted On

25 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

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

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research? Cedars-Sinai offers scientists unparalleled access to ground breaking technologies, facilities, and resources for conducting research related to an impressive range of diseases and disorders, from cancer, cardiology, and digestive diseases, to genetics, genomics, neurosciences, and women's health. You can continue your career journey with us! If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today! Principal Investigator, Peter Heeger, MD, is looking for a Research Associate I to join the team! Dr. Heeger leads a translational research group focused on understanding how to improve the outcomes of patients receiving transplanted organs. While kidney, heart, liver and lung transplantation is commonly performed and is lifesaving, the long term outcomes of transplant recipients remains suboptimal. The Research Associate I will perform 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. The RA I team member will be able to perform routine cellular, molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, flow cytometry, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. The incumbent will assist in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies, and filing and monitoring of documents. This position keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery, and observes safety standards and procedures. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * 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 equipment and supplies. * Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory. 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 will perform routine cellular and molecular biology procedures to support translational research on organ transplant outcomes. Responsibilities include maintaining lab equipment, processing samples, and managing clinical databases and supplies.