Cedars-Sinai has established a new Human Microbiome Research Institute that will support investigators studying how the microbiome, the diverse collection of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in and on the human body, plays a role in health!
The Human Microbiome Research Institute (HMRI) is an innovation hub and coordinating center for Microbiome Research at Cedars-Sinai. The HMRI facilitates exciting human and animal studies from Cedars-Sinai investigators and external collaborators across multiple areas of research including cancer, GI diseases, autoimmunity, metabolism, and early life development. The applicant will have exciting exposure to these broad areas of study with the central uniting theme being that we wish to understand the role of the microbes in and on our bodies in the progression of these diseases.
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Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of HMRI. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. 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.
Primary Job 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.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a Science related field is required.
Experience and Skills:
- No experience is required. Understanding of general research objectives.
- Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
- Ability to apply critical thinking to analyze and interpret information and/or data.
- Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols. Ability to demonstrate problem solving skills and recommends solutions.
- Ability to use software applications and operate technological devices.
Working Title: Research Associate I - Human Microbiome Research Institute
Department: Home Dept - Gastroenterology
Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category: Academic/Research
Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical Trials
Position Type: Full-time
Shift Length: 8 hour shift
Shift Type: Day
Base Pay:$18.00 - $29.87
