Research Associate I Per Diem - Medina-Kauwe Lab - Biomedical Sciences
Company: Cedars-Sinai
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description Principal Investigator, Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD,
is looking for a Research Associate to join the team!When the work
you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of
others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This
shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through
Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons why we rank as
one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World
Report.Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?The
Medina-Kauwe Laboratory, led by Lali Medina-Kauwe, PhD, utilizes
the cell binding, membrane penetration and intracellular
trafficking functions of pathogen proteins to develop novel
cell-targeted nanotherapeutics. Currently, the lab studies the cell
entry processes of adenovirus (Ad) capsid proteins to guide the
design and engineering of non-viral nanoparticles that mimic the
high efficiency cell entry mechanism of the virus while avoiding
the safety concerns associated with using whole viruses for
therapy. The Medina-Kauwe Laboratory has further enhanced these
molecules by converting them into molecular missiles to target
specific cancer cells for destruction while sparing non-target
cells. To learn more, please visit Medina Kauwe Research Lab -
Cedars-Sinai. Working under direct supervision, the Research
Associate I performs a variety of routine experimental protocols
and procedures to support the objectives of Dr. Medina-Kauwe's
research lab. The RA-I assists in general laboratory activities,
including maintenance of reagents and stocking of supplies, and
files and monitors documents. The RA-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:
Qualifications Education:
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 : 1925
Working Title : Research Associate I Per Diem - Medina-Kauwe Lab -
Biomedical Sciences
Department : Research - BMS
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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