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The Stehlik and Dorfleutner Laboratory utilizes leading-edge molecular, cellular and in vivo approaches for research in the field of molecular innate immunology with the goal to elucidate novel immune-regulatory mechanisms to advance our understanding of human immunity, and to identify novel targets for developing future therapies.

Stehlik & Dorfleutner Lab | Cedars-Sinai

Are you a hardworking and dedicated research professional?

Working under direct supervision, the Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II 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 Associate will perform a variety of routine experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of laboratory research projects. The Associate will observe and comply with safety standards and procedures, assist in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings, and assist in general laboratory maintenance. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential job duties and responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of increasingly complex experimental protocols and procedures and assist in the design of new complex or unusual protocols and techniques.
• Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results, and assist in identifying and troubleshooting of unexpected results.
• Orders laboratory supplies and supports laboratory operations.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records and may coordinate use of lab equipment. 
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment, as required by the area of research. 
• Assists in preparation of data for publication and/or presentation at scholarly meetings. 
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
• Orients research laboratory assistants or lower level research associates and undergraduate student researchers on day-to-day lab operations and routine procedures.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in a Science related field is required.

Experience and Skills:

• Experience with mice colonies is strongly preferred. 
• Mice colony management, experience with behavioral and cost management of colonies preferred
• At least one (1) year of research laboratory experience in the area of research specialization is required.