Research Associate II - Guerin Children's - Rowitch Lab On-Site

Position: Research Associate II - Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children's - Rowitch Lab - Full-Time, On-Site, Days
** Job Description*
* ** Come join our team! The Cedars-Sinai Rowitch Lab is seeking a dynamic Research Associate II to join their team.*
* Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II 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 Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects.

The Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

** Primary Duties and Responsibilities*
* + Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.

+ Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.

+ Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.

+ Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.

+ Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research.

+ Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.

+ Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.

+ Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

** Qualifications*
* ** Education & Experience Requirements:*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Science related field required.

+ One (1) year of research laboratory experience required.

+ Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.

+ Experience working with mice is preferred.

+ Candidates with a neuroscience background strongly preferred.

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.