Biomedical Technician

Job ID 13447

Location West Hollywood, California, United States

Job Category Academic / Research

Date posted 11/22/2025

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The Biobank Core is looking for a Biomedical Specialist to join the team

The Biobank and Research Pathology Resource provides high‑quality biospecimens and equips researchers with instrumentation, expertise, and flexible methodologies for biobanking, histology, research pathology, microscopic techniques, and the analysis of imaging data. To learn more please visit Biobank and Research Pathology Resource | Cedars-Sinai.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Biobank Core Biomedical Technician participates in wet- and dry- laboratory projects and may complete tasks requiring compliance with all Federal and State accrediting agency requirements and/or GLP. Responsible for assigned wet lab work, lab maintenance, and writing and recording controlled documents. Performs all activities strictly according to SOPs, with accurate documentation, and may assist the quality control team with required testing activities. Installs and maintains laboratory equipment to ensure proper functioning of devices. Assists in addressing complex issues and troubleshooting.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of process development tasks for multiple clients following standard operating procedures that will vary according to the type of work for each project.
• Writes and maintains good documentation in laboratory notebooks, data records/transfers, SOPs, and batch records.
• Drafts standard operating procedures and maintains computer database.
• Verifies samples received, logs samples into systems, and may transport to the appropriate environment within the facility for storage following SOPs.
• Performs lab maintenance duties, including glassware cleaning and sterilization.
• Maintains lab equipment and related records.
• Prepares and maintains material inventories, and places orders for equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the operation of specialized equipment and machinery.
• Ensures all activities comply with regulatory guidelines and safety standards, as appropriate. Interacts with core laboratory customers with professionalism and respect and communicates effectively with the customers.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Supports service tasks and resource-building tasks in the areas of biobank, histology, microscopy, and image analytics.
• Assists the team leader and director in the documentation of user service tasks.
• Be flexible in supporting other tasks relevant to the BRP mission.

Education:

• Associate Degree in biology, biochemistry, or related science or engineering specialization is required. Bachelor Degree is preferred.

Experience & Skills:

• One (1) year of laboratory experience with biomedical equipment, such as maintenance and/or testing, is required. Two (2) years is preferred.
• Must have superior interpersonal, communication, organization skills, and the ability to work across company disciplines and functional units, and computer application experience.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements including Federal, FDA, State, and accrediting agency requirements.
• Familiar with routine laboratory procedures, experimental protocols, and overall lab organization.
• Knowledge of specialized equipment.
• Ability to use databases. Must possess computer skills to include, but not limited, to Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Responds to emergency calls in order to troubleshoot malfunctions of equipment and able to correct the problem quickly.
• Collaborates to solve problems and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s).
• Responds timely, effectively, and appropriately to deliverables.

Req ID : 13447

Working Title : Biomedical Technician - Biobank Core

Department : CS Biomanufacturing Facility

Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category : Academic / Research

Job Specialty : Biomanufacturing

Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT

Primary Shift : Day

Shift Duration : 8 hour

Base Pay : $ $47.21

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