RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I - MOLECULAR BIOLOGY - 10035640

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: $27.69 - $32.12 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.

A Research Associate I is available in the lab of Dr. Sarah Shuck. You will provide technical support for NIH-funded studies investigating how metabolic dysfunction promotes prostate cancer progression through methylglyoxal-mediated DNA damage. You will be responsible for executing laboratory experiments and maintaining day-to-day research operations in a collaborative translational research environment.

As a successful candidate you will:

Perform mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of prostate cancer cell lines and primary cultures.
Conduct molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology experiments, including Western blotting, qPCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and ELISA.
Assist with mouse studies, including tissue collection, sample processing, and record keeping.
Prepare samples for histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and LC-MS/MS analyses.
Maintain laboratory inventories, prepare reagents, order supplies, and ensure laboratory organization and compliance.
Accurately document experiments, analyze data, and maintain electronic laboratory notebooks.
Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to troubleshooting and protocol optimization.
Assist with preparation of figures, reports, and manuscripts.
Perform general laboratory duties such as stocking supplies and perform routine analysis of samples.

Your qualifications should include:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience
Experience with mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques preferred.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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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