Cedars-Sinai · 14 hours ago
Research Intern
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternCedars-Sinai is a prominent medical center that focuses on advancing healthcare through research and innovation. They are seeking a motivated Research Intern to support ongoing preclinical research projects in the Systems Neuroscience Laboratory, offering hands-on experience in rodent behavioral training and neurophysiological analysis.
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Responsibilities
Complete required onboarding trainings (HealthStream, CITI)
Learn fundamentals of preclinical research
Review IACUC and BAR protocols
Become familiar with laboratory operations and safety procedures
Assist with rodent handling and behavioral training
Determine limb handedness for reach behavior
Operate automated reach box systems
Perform video recordings for offline behavioral analysis
Assist with sleep recordings
Support behavioral training in post-stroke rodent models
Conduct kinematic reach analysis using machine-learning tools (e.g., DLC-based methods)
Analyze reach trajectories, success rates, and velocity during recovery
Assist with neurophysiologic recordings
Learn spike sorting of single-unit neuronal data
Learn transcardial perfusion and euthanasia procedures under supervision
Perform supervised perfusions
Prepare and fix brain tissue for histological analysis
Conduct histological evaluation of motor cortical and cerebellar regions
Perform Nissl staining and imaging for tissue assessment
Qualification
Required
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 or visitor appointment
INTERNS: Those participating for academic credit must receive academic credit for the duration of the internship
VISITORS: Must be receiving funding from an eligible sponsoring institution (employer, educator, funder, etc.)
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
Founded in 1902
10001+ employees
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2023 (81)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
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Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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