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Posted: 08-Jun-26
Location: California
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Internal Number: 17447
Job Description
Join Dr. Tyler M. Pierson and their research group as a Research Lab Assistant I in the Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute!
The Pierson Laboratory is committed to understanding the pathological mechanisms involved in rare and undiagnosed pediatric neurogenetic disorders. The research goal of the Pierson Laboratory is to extend these diagnostic elements by using patient-derived induced pluripotent stem cells to understand the disease mechanisms associated with these rare pediatric neurogenetic disorders and to explore stem cell-based therapies for the delivery of therapeutic drugs, small molecules and proteins. The Pierson Lab is also involved in confirming neurogenetic diagnoses in known, but rare, neurogenetic disorders, as well as developing research to link rare presentations of neurogenetic disorders with new genes and causes. To learn more, please visit: Pierson Research Lab | Cedars-Sinai
Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?
The incumbent performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operates autoclaves and other specialized equipment, using special detergents or other cleaning agents. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory. Performs other lab cleaning and maintenance as required. May participate in research studies and perform basic lab techniques under guidance of the PI.
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs sterilization of glassware.
- Assists in maintaining laboratory and laboratory equipment record keeping.
- May assist with the feeding and maintenance of lab vivarium activities.
- May perform basic administrative duties in laboratory or in accordance with research project.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School diploma or GED is required.
Experience and Skills:
- No experience is required.
- Ability to understand and perform a variety of routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to support the activity of one or more research labs.
- Ability to use specialized equipment and materials.
- Ability to follow safety standards and procedures.