Research Lab Assistant I - Smidt Heart Institute (Marban Lab)

National Medical Association; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious healthcare organization as a Research Lab Assistant I, where you will play a vital role in supporting groundbreaking research at the Smidt Heart Institute. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in lab maintenance, ensuring a clean and safe environment for innovative studies. You will be responsible for sterilizing equipment, managing supplies, and potentially participating in research under the mentorship of experienced professionals. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to life-saving research, this role is perfect for you, providing a chance to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with ability to perform lab cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Experience with specialized equipment and safety standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab cleaning and maintenance, including washing and sterilizing glassware.
• Assist in inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment.

Skills

Lab Cleaning

Sterilization Techniques

Operation of Autoclaves

Inventory Management

Safety Standards Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Autoclaves

Specialized Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.

Join our team and use your skills with an organization known nationally for excellence in research!

The Research Lab Assistant I performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operating autoclaves and other specialized equipment, and applying special detergents or other cleaning agents. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as the need arises. May participate in research studies and perform basic lab techniques under mentorship of the PI.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties, including washing and sterilization of glassware, operation of autoclaves and other specialized equipment.
2. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory.
3. Assists in maintaining laboratory supplies and laboratory equipment record keeping.
4. May report to Lab Supervisor or Research Associate III.
5. Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma.

Licenses: N/A

Experience: Ability to understand and perform a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to support the activity of one or more research labs. Ability to use specialized equipment and materials. Ability to stay in sync with safety standards and procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Must be comfortable working in the lab working on animal models.
• Occasional lifting, carrying objects weighing 20lbs or less.
• Occasional pushing, pulling objects weighing 30lbs or more.
• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time.
• Work environment may include areas of unpleasant extremes of heat or cold.
• Full spectrum vision to identify and distinguish color, see objects clearly within 20 inches, sharp focus to adjust vision when doing close work that changes in distance from eyes.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID: HRC1355326

Working Title: Research Lab Assistant I - Smidt Heart Institute (Marban Lab)

Department: Heart Institute

Business Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category: Academic / Research

Job Specialty: Research Studies/Clin Trial

Overtime Status: NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift: Day

Shift Duration: 8 hour

Base Pay: $19.50 - $27.15