Research Associate I - Ajami Lab - Department of Neurology

About the role

The Ajami Lab at Cedars-Sinai is establishing a new research program focusing on immune mechanisms of hearing loss. You will join a dynamic team working under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support laboratory research projects.
• Affords assistance 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 follows safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences is required.
• Solid understanding of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
• Experience with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess digital literacy.