Research Associate I, Svendsen Lab
Cedars-Sinai
California, United States0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedInH-1B sponsor · 23 entry-level filings · may be cap-exempt
About the Role
Join Dr. Clive Svendsen and his research group as a Research Associate I in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute. The Svendsen Laboratory's mission is to study neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington’s disease (HD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), Parkinson’s disease (PD), and Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome (AHDS) using stem cells as a disease treatment and for in vitro disease modeling. The laboratory merges extensive experience in studying these diseases with leading-edge technologies like inducible pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells).
Key Responsibilities
- Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
- Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
- 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.
- Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
- Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Interest in the basic science of stem cells and neuroscience.
- Ability to perform routine cellular, micro-, and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to:
- Western blot
- Northern blot
- DNA/RNA analysis
- PCR
- Protein extraction
- Cell culture
- Immunohistochemistry
- Staining
- Computer skills including, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
- Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
- Familiarity with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
- Scheduling flexibility and timeliness including evening, weekend, and holiday rotation commitment.
- Travel may be required.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological science required.
- Understanding of general research objectives.