Research Intern (Academic Credit) - Biomedical Sciences - Riera Lab

Job Description

• On-site Research Intern trainee position at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, CA, within the Riera Laboratory's biomedical research program.
• Supports neuroscience, metabolism, thermoregulation, energy homeostasis, aging, obesity, and translational research projects using mouse models, tissue analyses, and experimental science.
• Receives hands-on training in mouse metabolic phenotyping, behavioral assays, genotyping, tissue collection and processing, RNA extraction, brain cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and quantitative image analysis.
• Learns pipetting, sample preparation, record keeping, RNA/protein analysis, data analysis and visualization, scientific communication, literature discussion, and interpretation of scientific data.
• Must be at least 18, hold a HS Diploma or GED, reside in the greater Los Angeles area or surrounding cities, and obtain academic credit for the duration of the internship when participating for academic credit.