Research Associate II, Merchant Lab at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, CA

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II, MERCHANT LAB Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States 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.   Key Responsibilities:  • Perform specialized research services and increasingly complex experimental protocols. • Support workflows and operational activities for multiple investigators and research groups. • Conduct quality control procedures, validate experimental results, and assist with troubleshooting technical issues. • Maintain, coordinate, and troubleshoot specialized instrumentation and equipment. • Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, digital databases, operational records, and service-related tracking files. • Support data organization, reporting activities, and preparation of materials for presentations or publications. • Coordinate operational logistics, supply management, and workflow scheduling as needed. • Train and orient junior staff, trainees, and visiting researchers on standard operating procedures and shared resource practices. • Ensure adherence to institutional safety, regulatory, and operational compliance standards. • 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. Education • Bachelor's Degree Bachelors in Science Related Field - minimum Experience • 1 year Research laboratory experience - minimum Licenses and Certifications • No license or certification required - minimum