Research Associate I - Melmed and Ruf-Zamojski Labs - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - Per Diem (Limited Term)
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The research focus of Dr. Shlomo Melmed is molecular pathogenesis of pituitary tumors and pituitary receptor signaling. The Ruf-Zamojski Lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms of gene regulation and epigenetic circuits that underlie cell states and fates, as well as their variation in health and disease.
The Research Associate I will perform a variety of clinical specimen collecting, handling, transporting, processing, and storing protocols. Incumbent will need to operate crucial laboratory equipment to process specimens and assists, maintains, and organizes patients’ clinical electronic data files. This position is also responsible for keeping accurate and detailed records of clinical samples, data, maintains and supervises storage units, lab equipment, and stock of lab supplies. Incumbent observes laboratory safety standards and procedures. This role 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:
- Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
- 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.
- Observes and follows safety standards and procedures.
*Please note that this is a one-year fixed term position not eligible for benefits.*
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Biological sciences is required.
Experience and Skills:
- Understanding of general research objectives.
- Knowledge of database management, computers, and presentation and imaging software.
- Experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
- Must possess digital literacy to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
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About the Team
Req ID : 10973
Working Title : Research Associate I - Melmed and Ruf-Zamojski Labs - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism - Per Diem (Limited Term)
Department : Research - Endocrinology
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 - $29.87
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