Job Description
Working under direct supervision of Cedars-Sinai Cancer (CSC) Shared Resources Program Manager and the directors of the Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator (IITi), the Research Associate I performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures. The Research Associate I will develop technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to the IITi-sponsored trials.
The Research Associate I 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 Research Associate I will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of IITi trials including acquisition, processing and analysis of patient-donated biospecimens. The Research Associate I will observe and comply with all safety standards and procedures, assist with preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists with collection, storage, and shipping of biological specimens for the Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator (IITi).
• Works closely with collaborators and investigators to coordinate sample preparation, storage and shipping for investigator-initiated trials.
• Perform a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
• Works closely with the Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator to implement and maintain biospecimen procurement, processing and storage efforts for Investigator-Initiated Trial Incubator sponsored trials
• Work to develop new protocols for collections and processing and implement new quality control protocols.
• Will become an integral member of the IITi team responsible for collecting, processing, annotating and storing biospecimens for Investigator-Initiated Trials.
• Responsible for working with the IITi and trial teams to develop the schedule for collections, processing and deaccessioning of biospecimens.
• Verifies samples received, logs samples into laboratory information management system (LIMS), and transports to appropriate environment within the facility for storage following SOPs.
• Performs a variety of process development duties for the IITi using standard operating procedures that will be different for each patient based on the type of biological specimen required by the protocol.
• Works with the IITi team and trial investigators to develop and implement best practices for processing, storage and analysis of particular samples
• Assists with proper storage of biospecimens, and with storage unit maintenance and monitoring, both physical and electronic.
• Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment.
• Assists with research pathology and image analysis/microscopy and other laboratory tasks as and when needed.
• Assists with preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
• Assists with administrative tasks when assigned under direction of IITi leadership.

Qualifications
Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science required.
• 1-2 years of Research laboratory experience preferred.
• 1-2 Human Specimen procurement experience preferred.

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Req ID : 2170
Working Title : Research Associate I, Shiao Lab (Onsite)
Department : Cancer Institute
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 : $23.00 - $29.87