Research Associate I - Sasine Lab - Department of Medicine

We invite you consider this rewarding opportunity and apply today!

Principal Investigator, Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD is looking for a Research Associate I to join the team!

About the Team

Dr. Sasine is a physician-scientist who is developing new treatments for blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, MDS and multiple myeloma. In particular, the team studies how interactions between cancer cells and the microenvironment drive the progression of cancer.

The Sasine Laboratory focuses on two main areas:

• Generating novel Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapy for cancer
• Understanding the effects of microenvironment on immune cell therapy and cancer

The Sasine lab has characterized paracrine factors that govern the biology of hematopoietic stem cells and multiple myeloma. Now, we are leveraging our expertise in this area to create biotechnology to intervene in these processes. To learn more, please visit the Sasine Lab.

About the Role

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, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
  
   

Qualifications

Education, Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences is required.
• Understanding of general research objectives.
• Knowledge of routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy.

About the team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

About the company

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.