Research Associate I, Guerin Children's
Cedars-Sinai
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Patient careExcel
- Work
- On-site in Los Angeles
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Patient care29%Excel14%of 98 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Research Associate I, working under direct supervision, performs routine experimental protocols and procedures to support laboratory research projects. This role assists in general laboratory activities, including reagent maintenance, supply stocking, and record keeping.
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
- Western blot
- Northern blot
- DNA/RNA techniques
- PCR
- Protein extraction
- Cell culture
- Immunohistochemistry
- Staining techniques
- Database management
- Personal computers
- Presentation and imaging software
- Excel
- Word
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences required.
- No experience required but hESC experience a strong plus.
- Working knowledge of general research objectives.
- Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
- Must possess computer skills.