Research Associate II - Gonzalez Lab - Department of Neurosurgery

Company: CEDARS-SINAI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionAre you a hardworking and dedicated research professional interested in being part of breakthrough Research?When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements and life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Cedars-Sinai is one of the leading institutes for driven research funding from the National Institutes of Health.If you're ready to be a part of breakthrough research, then we invite you to consider this exciting opportunity and apply today!Principal Investigator, Dr. Nestor Gonzalez, MD, is seeking a Research Associate II to join the 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:

• Designs 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.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower-level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
  QualificationsEducation:
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science related field.Experience and Skills:
    • One year of laboratory experience, required.
    • Experience with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
      About UsCedars-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.
      About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 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.
      Req ID : 9675
      Working Title : Research Associate II - Gonzalez Lab - Department of Neurosurgery
      Department : Research - Neurosurgical
      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 : $21.26 - $36.14

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