Research Associate I — Neuroimmunology & Aging Research Lab

Myana; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Research Associate I to support translational and basic neuroimmunology research focused on aging and neurodegenerative disease. You will process human biospecimens, maintain biobank inventories, and perform routine experiments under supervision in a collaborative lab.

The role involves daily data management, assisting with sample tracking, and contributing to protocol optimization while collaborating with postdocs and staff in a fast-paced environment at Cedars-Sinai

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field.
• 0-2 years of laboratory experience preferred in academic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or clinical research.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic data management systems.
• Experience processing human blood, CSF, plasma, serum, or other clinical specimens.
• Experience with biobanking and sample inventory management.
• Familiarity with electronic sample tracking systems.
• Experience with immunology, neuroscience, aging, or neurodegeneration research.
• Hands-on experience with flow cytometry, cell culture, single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, or multiplex immunoassays.
• Knowledge of biosafety procedures and handling human-derived specimens.

Responsibilities

• 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 follows safety standards and procedures.
• Process, aliquot, store, and track human biological specimens, including blood, CSF, plasma, and serum, according to established protocols.
• Adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards and established standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinates and maintains human samples inventories, sample records, and laboratory databases to ensure sample integrity and accurate tracking.
• Performs laboratory assays and experiments in support of neuroimmunology and aging research projects.
• Assists postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, and scientific staff with experimental execution, sample preparation, data collection, and protocol optimization.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records, experimental documentation, and data files.
• Orders, receives, and manages laboratory reagents, consumables, and supplies.
• Prepares reagents, buffers, and other laboratory materials as needed.
• Supports routine maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment and facilities.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety procedures, biosafety regulations, and standard operating procedures.
• Participates in laboratory meetings and contributes to a collaborative research environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Biobanking

Sample management

Immunology research

Neuroscience research

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Biosafety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Immunology/Neuroscience

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Electronic data capture systems

Biobank software

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Research Associate I to support translational and basic neuroimmunology research focused on aging and neurodegenerative disease. You will process human biospecimens, maintain biobank inventories, and perform routine experiments under supervision in a collaborative lab.

The role involves daily data management, assisting with sample tracking, and contributing to protocol optimization while collaborating with postdocs and staff in a fast-paced environment at Cedars-Sinai