Research Associate II - Pulmonary - Jiang Lab
Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Alhambra
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Working under direct supervision, as a Research Associate II,
you will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks
and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more
areas relevant to research projects. You will participate in
research activities involving all aspects of the research process,
to include, but not limited to; investigation, technical,
testing/validation of results, and report findings. Will perform a
variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support
the objectives of laboratory research projects. You will observe
and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in
preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at
scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.Essential
job duties and responsibilities:
- Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental
protocols and procedures and assist in the design of 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.
- Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or
presentation at scholarly meetings.
- Observes and complies with safety standards and
procedures.
- Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research
associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab
operations and routine procedures.Department and/or unit specific -
Essential job responsibilities:
- Associate Investigates molecular mechanisms of lung fibrosis,
and participates in research projects including the role of innate
immune, stem cells, extracellular matrix, resident mesenchymal
cells, and fibroblast lineages in lung injury and repair.
Experimental approaches employed in our lab include molecular
biology, genetically modified mice, lineage tracing, lung injury
models, prospective isolation and organoid culture of lung stem
cells, single cell RNA-seq, immunology, and genomics studies.
- Under minimal supervision, s/he is expected to maintain and
carry out mouse husbandry, perform in vivo experiments including
mouse lung injury models and sample collections, and in vitro
experiments including molecular subcloning, cell culture, flow
cytometry, mRNA analysis, protein analysis and biochemical
studies.
- Trains other lab technician on related lab procedures. Other
lab duties include: ordering lab supplies, record keeping, lab
maintenance, and other duties as assigned.#Jobs Education:
- Bachelor of Science requiredExperience:
- One (1) year of laboratory experience
- Understanding of general research objectives.
- Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental
protocols, and overall lab organization.
- Applicant must be highly motivated and able to work
independently.
- Must have superior interpersonal, communication and
organization skills and the ability to work across company
disciplines and functional units, and computer application
experience.
- Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to,
Excel and Word.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and
attention to details. Working Title: Research Associate II -
Pulmonary - Jiang LabDepartment: Home Dept - PulmonaryBusiness
Entity: Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category:
Academic/ResearchJob Specialty: Research Studies/Clinical
TrialsPosition Type: Full-timeShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type:
DayBase Pay:$21.26 - $36.14
Keywords: CEDARS-SINAI, Alhambra , Research Associate II - Pulmonary - Jiang Lab, Healthcare , Alhambra, California
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