Cedars Sinai

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Meyer lab is seeking a computational Research Associate I who is interested in working on research projects related to omics and data science. Potential projects relate to deep learning and machine learning for multi-omic data integration or cheminformatics, and algorithm development for single cell omics data. Ideal candidates will be fluent in python and have demonstrated experience with pytorch or tensorflow, scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, and seaborn. Experience with R is a bonus. Preference will be give to candidates who have demonstrated research experience through co-authored papers and public GitHub repositories. Candidates with interest in wet lab work will have the option to also work in the lab. 

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. May also assists in general laboratory activities, including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies. May help file and monitors documents. Keeps accurate and detailed records of experiments and results. May assist in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery. Observes safety standards and procedures. The Research Assistant I may perform routine cellular, micro- and molecular biology procedures. This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Primary 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

Educational Requirements:

Bachelors in Science Related Field

Licenses: N/A 

Experience:

None required

Physical Demands:

Sitting, standing, walking

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 : HRC1464550

Working Title : Research Associate I - Meyer Lab

Department : Computational Biomedicine

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