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• Job Title:
• Research Associate I - Lownik Lab - Academic Pathology
• Employer:
• Cedars Sinai
• Location:
• Los Angeles, CA
• Posting Date:
• 30-Jul-2025
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• Description:

• Job Description

  Principal Investigator, Dr. Joseph Lownik is looking for a Research Associate I to join the team!

  The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine empowers personalized healthcare, merging diagnostic precision, translational research and clinical collaboration. Our physician‑scientists bring expertise across medical specialties to improve patient care and advance scientific knowledge.

  Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

  The Lownik Lab studies ways in which the immune system can be harnessed to treat cancer. We apply cutting edge single cell and spatial methods to study immune cells in the tumor. Excellent lab for applicants with long-term goals of entering medical school or biomedical PhD programs.

  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, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. 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. The Research Assistant I will be able to perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures including, but not limited to Western, Northern blot, DNA/RNA, PCR, protein extraction, cell culture, Immunohistochemistry, and staining. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

  Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs a variety of routine laboratory tasks and procedures.
  • Keeps accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
  • May assist with animal husbandry.
  • Maintains lab equipment and related records.
  • Transports, processes and logs samples.
  • Maintains computer database with relevant clinical information.
  • Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
  • Maintains stocks of general lab materials, and places orders for lab equipment and supplies.
  • Assists new students and fellows at the laboratory.
  • Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
  • Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
  
  

  Qualifications

  Education:

  • A bachelor's Degree in Biological sciences is required.

  Experience and Skills:

  • No experience required.
  • Understanding of general research objectives.
  • The ideal applicant will have had experience with cell culture of T cells, flow cytometry, microscopy, gene editing, and animal models of cancer.
  • Experience with bioinformatics and using R or Python would also be an asset.
  • Works independently on research projects designed by a mentor (typically the PI) within area of specialization.
  • Understanding of general research objectives. Familiar with routine laboratory procedures and experimental protocols.
  • Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
  
  

  About Us

  Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
  
  

  About the Team

  Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
  
  Req ID : 11224
  Working Title : Research Associate I - Lownik Lab - Academic Pathology
  Department : CSMC 8271400 Academic Pathology
  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
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