Principal Investigators, Dr. Andrea Dorfleutner and Dr. Christian Stehlik are looking for a Research Associate I to join the team!

The Stehlik-Dorfleutner lab is located in the Department of Academic Pathology at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a major nonprofit academic healthcare organization.

A Research Associate I position is available immediately in the Stehlik-Dorfleutner Laboratory of Molecular Innate Immunology to study the molecular mechanisms regulating inflammasome responses and deciphering unique inflammasome responses in human macrophages and their function in inflammatory and auto-immune disease and during host-pathogen interaction in humans and in mouse models. The Research Associate I will provide technical support related to the preparation and analysis of laboratory specimens and conduct laboratory research under the direction of the PIs or research staff. More information can be found at Stehlik & Dorfleutner Lab | Cedars-Sinaiand at Home | the stehlik-dorfleutner lab (stehliklab.org).

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

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:

• Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
• Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
• 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.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences is required.

Experience and Skills:

• No experience is required. Understanding of general research objectives.
• Some prior experience with handling mice is required.
• Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentation and imaging software.
• Understanding of general research objectives. Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
• Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.