JobsUSAResearch Associate II - Heart Institute - Marban Lab
Company : Cedars-Sinai
Location : Los Angeles, CA, 90012
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Scientific Research & Development
Occupation : Research Associate
Job Details
The Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care teams treat the full spectrum of heart disease and disorders, while our investigators continue to advance the field with groundbreaking, life-saving research. From genetic counseling and targeted drug therapies to a growing array of minimally invasive procedures, Cedars-Sinai continues to stand at the forefront of technology, innovation and discovery improving patient outcomes.
The Marbn Lab focuses on two disease themes. The first builds on the long-standing interest of Eduardo Marbn, MD, PhD, in the molecular basis of excitability to create novel, biologically based treatments for cardiac arrhythmias. The Marbn Lab was the first to create a de novo biological pacemaker, work that is now proceeding toward first-in-human clinical testing. The lab is also developing extracellular vesicles as therapeutic agents for refractory ventricular tachycardia. To learn more, please visit Marban Lab Cedars-Sinai.
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.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field is required.
Experience and Skills:
- At least one (1) year of research laboratory experience in the area of specialization is required. Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
- Excellent organization and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
- Ability to work closely and effectively within a team environment, with the ability to work well independently on specified projects.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with peers and other scientists in the research team as well as with the administrative team within the Center.
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple clerical trials, and attention to details.
- Applicant must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
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 : 10414
Working Title : Research Associate II - Heart Institute - Marban Lab
Department : Heart Institute
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 : $21.26 - $36.14 Required Preferred Job Industries
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