Principal Investigators, Dr. Andrea Dorfleutner and Dr. Christian Stehlik are looking for a Research Associate II to join the team!

The Stehlik-Dorfleutner lab is located in the Department of Academic Pathology at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a major nonprofit academic healthcare organization.

A Research Associate II position is available immediately in the Stehlik-Dorfleutner Laboratory of Molecular Innate Immunology to study the molecular mechanisms regulating inflammasome responses and deciphering unique inflammasome responses in human macrophages and their function in inflammatory and auto-immune disease and during host-pathogen interaction in humans and in mouse models. The Research Associate II will provide technical support related to the preparation and analysis of laboratory specimens and conduct laboratory research under the direction of the PIs or research staff. More information can be found at Stehlik & Dorfleutner Lab | Cedars-Sinai and at Home | the stehlik-dorfleutner lab (stehliklab.org).

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

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.

Primary 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.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a mouse colony which includes handling, breeding, genotyping, and sacrificing mice.

Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in biological sciences is required.

Experience and Skills:

• One (1) year of research laboratory experience is required. A valid and current driver's license is required.
• Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
• Applicant must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Must have superior interpersonal, communication and organization skills and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
• Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel and Word.
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and attention to details.