Research Intern (paid)

Internship Opportunity

Our research interests include understanding neurodevelopment and neurodevelopmental disorders. Our lab studies normal and abnormal brain development and function. We focus on investigating the mechanisms of neurodevelopmental and neurological diseases using animal models as well as cell culture models including human induced pluripotent stem cells and their derivatives.

The research intern will be trained to master basic molecular biology techniques to assist building a new TF library. The first two weeks will be the training period (basic molecular biology techniques including DNA extraction and subcloning) and the intern is expected to achieve subcloning the current expression library into a new vector system for the remaining weeks (3rd to 6th weeks). Note: She is already listed in our animal protocol (IACUC) but her summer internship is not focused on animal work.

The goal of this internship is to assist building a transcription factor (TF) expression library tagged with fluorescent protein. These TF expression library contains transcription factors expressed in the embryonic brains during development. The intern will be trained on basic molecular biology techniques such as DNA extraction, subcloning, gel electrophoresis, and PCR.

Responsibilities

• Receives instruction & training in the areas of basic, translational, and/or clinical research.
• Receives orientation to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other Human Subjects Courses.
• Shadows staff and gains exposure to a variety of scientific procedures and techniques.
• Provides support with research data collection and data entry, literature searches, basic patient screening tasks, and may assist with basic scholarly writing.
• Assists staff with keeping accurate and detailed project records of experiments and results.
• May assist with the operation and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Observes and complies with safety standards and procedures.
• May be assigned increasingly advanced research laboratory support functions, dependent upon level of education and technical ability.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a HS Diploma or GED.
• Must reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities while conducting all activities related to the intern appointment.
• INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship.

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 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ 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.