Clinical Research Associate I (Per Diem, Hybrid) - Castellon-Lopez Lab

Job Description

This is a per diem position offering flexibility to work anywhere from 0 to 40 hours per week, depending on department needs. Scheduling will be determined by the hiring manager based on operational priorities. Please note that per diem team members are not eligible for health benefits; however, this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and enjoy a flexible schedule.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, and we can only consider applicants who are able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired, you must reside within a commutable distance.

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 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.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

Assists with prescreening of potential research participants for various clinical trials.

Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.

Assists with preparing manuscripts, letters, and other research documents as needed.

Lab Performs literature reviews.

Transportation of research medications.

Performs study related assessments and questionnaires.

Maintains organized paper and electronic research files.

Assists with preparing manuscripts, letters, and other research documents as needed.

Performs literature reviews.

Qualifications

This is a per diem position offering flexibility to work anywhere from 0 to 40 hours per week, depending on department needs. Scheduling will be determined by the hiring manager based on operational priorities. Please note that per diem team members are not eligible for health benefits; however, this role provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience, contribute to meaningful work, and enjoy a flexible schedule.

This role follows a hybrid work schedule, and we can only consider applicants who are able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired, you must reside within a commutable distance.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's Degree required

Req ID : 13487

Working Title : Clinical Research Associate I (Per Diem, Hybrid) - Castellon-Lopez Lab

Department : Cancer - Research Center Health Equity

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 - $32.86

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.