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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 10031910

Duarte, CA

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. 

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise. 

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.


Pay Rate: $25.76 - $29.88 per hour

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I for Dr. Alexey Danilov’s lab who values teamwork but also aspires to become a project driver. Individuals with prior laboratory experience are encouraged to apply. 

His laboratory investigates mechanisms of drug resistance in B-cell malignancies.  The laboratory focuses on the role of pro-survival pathways in this setting, and how this signaling can be targeted. In addition to a variety of in vitro models of the stromal niche, Dr. Danilov’s laboratory models lymphoid disease in vivo. The research is highly translational and involves work with primary samples from patients with lymphoid malignancies. Based on laboratory findings, the lab group originates early-phase clinical trials, allowing for verification of laboratory findings in the clinical setting.  The lab also conducts analysis of correlative samples from patients enrolled on clinical trials.  Dr. Danilov’s laboratory receives funding from the National Cancer Institute (R01), foundation grants and industry partners.

As a successful candidate you will:

·         Conduct experiments upon agreed research plan and serve on a research team involved in the investigation of targeting oncogene transcription in lymphomas.

·         Be responsible for processing primary blood samples

Your qualifications should include:

·         Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience

·         Molecular Biology experience preferred

·         Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time

·         Must have excellent communication (both written and verbal), analytical and organizational skills

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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