Research Associate I, Ajami Lab

Cedars-Sinai

About The Team

The Ajami Lab is establishing a new research program at Cedars-Sinai focused on immune mechanisms of hearing loss.

About the Role

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research. Assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. Files and monitors documents. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 follows safety standards and procedures.

Requirements & Tech Stack

The incumbent will be able to perform routine cellular, micro-, and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to:

• Western blot
• Northern blot
• DNA/RNA
• PCR
• Protein extraction
• Cell culture
• Immunohistochemistry
• Staining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences is required.
• Solid understanding of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
• Understanding of general research objectives and experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy.