Research Associate I - Martins Lab - Biomedical Sciences

• Principal Investigator, Gislaine Martins, PhD is looking for a Research Associate to join the team!
• When the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters.
• This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it’s just one of the many reasons why we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S.
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• Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?
• Research in the Martins Laboratory focuses on the molecular regulation of immune responses, particularly the mechanisms regulating T lymphocyte function.
• We are interested in identifying pathways that can be harnessed to manipulate T lymphocyte function and potentially interfere with ongoing immune responses associated with chronic inflammatory conditions.
• To learn more, please visit: Martins Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai (cedars-sinai.edu).Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate I performs 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.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
• Observes safety standards and procedures.
• The Research Assistant I 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, and staining.
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
• Primary

Duties and 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.