Job Description

Join us as we translate today's discoveries, into tomorrow's medicine!

Regenerative medicine is a new and developing field that aims to restore function in diseased or aged tissues through either revitalizing existing cells or transplanting new ones. At the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, researchers are turning stem cells into therapies for treating a multitude of prevalent diseases and conditions. We're also exploring how to prevent diseases, and we're extending our knowledge to students in Los Angeles and researchers around the world. To learn more, please visit Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute | Cedars-Sinai

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects.  The Research Associate II will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical, testing/validation of results, and report findings.  The Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects.  The Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.  This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results
• Assists in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results
• Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as the need arises
• Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings
• Observes and follows safety standards and procedures
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-today lab operations and routine procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science related field required

Experience and Skills:

• One year of research laboratory experience is required.
• Experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

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