Research Lab Assistant I Per Diem - Ghiam Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute

Join Dr. Mehrnoosh Ghiam and her research group as a Research Lab Assistant I (Per Diem) at the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute!

The Ghiam Laboratory at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Regenerative Medicine Institute is looking for personnel to join our new and dynamic group. The mission of the Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute aims to prevent and treat the world's most prevalent diseases through cell revitalization and transplantation. To learn more, please visit Saghizadeh Ghiam Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Research Lab Assistant I (RLA-I) performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operating autoclaves and other specialized equipment, and utilizing special detergents or other cleaning agents. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as required. May participate in research studies and perform basic lab techniques under the guidance of the PI.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties, including washing and sterilization of glassware, and operation of autoclaves and other specialized equipment.
• Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment record keeping.
• May report to Lab Supervisor or Research Associate III.
• May assist Research Lab Assistant II.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED, is required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• Ability to understand and perform a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to support the activity of one or more research labs.
• Ability to use specialized equipment and materials.
• Ability to comply with safety standards and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

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Cedars-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.

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: Research Lab Assistant I Per Diem - Ghiam Lab - Regenerative Medicine Institute

: Research - RMI

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

: Academic / Research

: Research Studies/ Clin Trial

: NONEXEMPT

: Day

: 8 hour

: $19.50 - $27.15

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