Research Lab Assistant I - Medically Associated Science & Technology (MAST) Program

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Research Lab Assistant I to support daily lab cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance tasks under supervision. The role involves handling glassware, autoclaves, and cleaning agents, with responsibilities in ordering supplies and basic lab support.

The successful candidate will work under the PI guidance to contribute to basic lab techniques and may participate in research studies as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains laboratory and equipment records.
• Assists with feeding and maintenance of lab vivarium activities.
• Performs basic administrative duties in the lab or per project guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars‑Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

The Medically Associated Science and Technology (MAST) Program uses basic science, translational and clinical research to better understand the gut Microbiome and its role in human health and disease. Using the bench‑to‑bedside approach, MAST continues to generate important discoveries and improvements in diagnosing and treating Microbiome‑based disorders, including gastrointestinal and metabolic diseases.

About the Role

As a Research Lab Assistant I, you will perform lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operating autoclaves and other specialized equipment, and using special detergents or other cleaning agents. Incumbent will assist with ordering and the maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as required. May participate in research studies and perform basic lab techniques under guidance of the PI.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment record keeping.
• May assist with the feeding and maintenance of lab vivarium activities.
• May perform basic administrative duties in laboratory or following the research project guidelines.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Experience and Skills: Research laboratory experience preferred.