**Job Description**

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. 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. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

**Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:**

Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures

Maintains lab equipment and related records

Transports, processes and logs samples

Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.

Performs lab maintenance duties

Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies using PeopleSoft

Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory

Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures

**Qualifications**

**Educational Requirements:**

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences.

**Experience and Skillset:**

Understanding of general research objectives

Offer technical support to keep projects moving forward.

Working knowledge of database management, personal computers, and presentations

Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.

Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.

**Req ID** : 1883

**Working Title** : Research Associate I - Hung Lab

**Department** : Urology

**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** : $19.50 - $29.87

Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.