Research Associate I - Sasine Lab - Los Angeles, CA

VetJobs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Research Associate I to support the Sasine Laboratory's cancer biology projects. You will perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures (Western/Northern blot, DNA/RNA work, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry) under supervision.

Responsibilities include maintaining reagents, stocking supplies, recording results, operating specialized equipment, and assisting students and fellows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required.
• Understanding of general research objectives.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy.

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 lab equipment and supplies.
• Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Data recording

Digital literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience

Principal Investigator, Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD is looking for a Research Associate III to join the team!

About The Team

Dr. Sasine is a physician-scientist who is developing new treatments for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, MDS and multiple myeloma. In particular, the team studies how interactions between cancer cells and the microenvironment drive the progression of cancer.

The Sasine Laboratory Focuses On Two Main Areas:

• Generating novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy for cancer
• Understanding the effects of microenvironment on immune cell therapy and cancer

The Sasine lab has characterized paracrine factors that govern the biology of hematopoietic stem cells and multiple myeloma. Now, we are leveraging our expertise in this area to create biotechnology to intervene in these processes.

About The Role

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.

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 lab equipment and supplies.
• Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required.
• Understanding of general research objectives.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy.

Minimum Salary

25.00

Maximum Salary

30.46

Certificates/Security Clearances/Other

City*

Los Angeles

State*

California

Job_Category

Research

Job Code

Health-Services health-services

Affiliate Sponsor

Cedars-Sinai