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

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.