Research Associate - Pediatric Research

CEDARS-SINAI

South Gate, CAFull-timePosted Apr 27, 2026

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Qualifications

  • •Bachelor's Degree in a science related field required
  • •One (1) year of research laboratory experience required

Responsibilities

  • •The Khokha Lab investigates genes and developmental mechanisms that lead to birth defects (congenital malformations)
  • •Their approach is novel gene discovery in congenital malformation patients followed by developmental mechanism discovery in Xenopus frogs
  • •The Research Associate will be responsible for the technical support tasks related to investigating functions of these genes in frogs as disease models
  • •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 assist in general laboratory maintenance
  • •This position does not have supervisory 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
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