Research Associate II: Microbiome Lab

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles invites applications for a Research Associate II. Under direct supervision, you perform routine and increasingly complex lab tasks supporting microbiome research in the MAST program.

The role involves documenting experiments, maintaining safety standards, assisting in data preparation for publication, and coordinating basic lab operations. Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and 1 year lab experience required; digital literacy essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Designs new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist 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 required by the area of research.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Skills

Lab techniques

Digital literacy

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles invites applications for a Research Associate II. Under direct supervision, you perform routine and increasingly complex lab tasks supporting microbiome research in the MAST program.

The role involves documenting experiments, maintaining safety standards, assisting in data preparation for publication, and coordinating basic lab operations. Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and 1 year lab experience required; digital literacy essential.