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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE I - CANCER GENOMICS AND THERAPEUTICS - 10035655
Duarte, CACity 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 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.
The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I to join Dr. Jen Jen Yeh’s laboratory.
The group is focused on the studies of cancer genomics and novel therapies.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Analyze genomic and proteomic data and generate expression matrices using preexisting code.
Write short Perl/Python scripts to support straightforward data analysis and application tasks.
Run established computational pipelines accurately and consistently.
Perform molecular biology procedures, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, and RNA quantification.
Follow and execute bench protocols with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
Conduct tissue culture experiments that require careful technique and documentation.
Handle animal-related research activities in accordance with laboratory protocols and study needs.
Demonstrate strong organizational, experimental, problem-solving, and oral/written communication skills.
Your qualifications should include:
Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with in-vitro tissue culture method assays.
Experience with in-vivo tumor efficacy studies.
Demonstrated experience and understanding of molecular biology techniques.
Ability to present data in a precise and understandable format.
Experience working with a mouse colony.
Experience with non-invasive imaging modalities.
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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