Research Associate I, Shiao Lab - Los Angeles, United States - Cedars-Sinai

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Description

Research Associate I, Shiao Lab (Onsite):

Employer
Cedars-Sinai
Location
Los Angeles, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
30 Jun 2024
Discipline

Health Science
Job Type
Researcher
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
Sector
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Working under direct supervision of Cedars-Sinai Cancer (CSC) Shared Resources Program Manager and the directors of the Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator (IITi), the Research Associate I performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures.

The Research Associate I will develop technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to the IITi-sponsored trials.

The Research Associate I 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.

The Research Associate I will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of IITi trials including acquisition, processing and analysis of patient-donated biospecimens.

The Research Associate I will observe and comply with all safety standards and procedures, assist with preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.

Primary

Responsibilities:

Assists with collection, storage, and shipping of biological specimens for the Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator (IITi).
Works closely with collaborators and investigators to coordinate sample preparation, storage and shipping for investigatorinitiated trials.
Perform a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
Works closely with the Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator to implement and maintain biospecimen procurement, processing and storage efforts for Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator sponsored trials
Work to develop new protocols for collections and processing and implement new quality control protocols.
Will become an integral member of the IITi team responsible for collecting, processing, annotating and storing biospecimens for Investigator-Initiated Trials.
Responsible for working with the IITi and trial teams to develop the schedule for collections, processing and deaccessioning of biospecimens.
Verifies samples received, logs samples into laboratory information management system (LIMS), and transports to appropriate environment within the facility for storage following SOPs.
Performs a variety of process development duties for the IITi using standard operating procedures that will be different for each patient based on the type of biological specimen required by the protocol.
Works with the IITi team and trial investigators to develop and implement best practices for processing, storage and analysis of particular samples
Assists with proper storage of biospecimens, and with storage unit maintenance and monitoring, both physical and electronic.
Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
Assists with research pathology and image analysis/microscopy and other laboratory tasks as and when needed.
Assists with preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
Assists with administrative tasks when assigned under direction of IITi leadership.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science required.
12 years of Research laboratory experience preferred.
12 Human Specimen procurement experience preferred.

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Req ID : 2170

Working Title :
Research Associate I, Shiao Lab (Onsite)

Department :
Cancer Institute

Business Entity :
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category :
Academic / Research

Job Specialty :
Research Studies/ Clin Trial

Overtime Status :

NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift :
Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay :
$ $29.87