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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II - T CELL THERAPEUTICS RESEARCH LABORATORY - 10036707
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: $35.01 - $54.27 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 II position is available in the lab of Dr. Christine Brown of the T Cell Therapeutics Research Laboratories (TCTRL). This is a fast-paced lab involved in cutting-edge technology, research and clinical immunotherapeutic programs. You will support the evaluation of CAR T-cell therapies in next-generation cancer models, including patient-derived organoid cultures and organ-on-a-chip platforms, as well as the development and evaluation of novel blood- and iPSC-derived immune effector cell therapies. We will train new personnel in project specific techniques and procedures.Please note, work hours may vary.
For an overview of research interests, please visit here
As a successful candidate you will:
- Perform tissue culture using aseptic techniques, including media preparation, passaging, maintenance, and cryopreservation of T cell lines and pluripotent stem cells.
- Support the development of next-generation solid cancer models, including patient-derived organoids and tumor-on-a-chip platforms.
- Conduct T cell functional assays, including cytotoxicity and cytokine production assays, as well as ELISAs.
- Perform cell staining for multicolor flow cytometry and analyze flow cytometry data.
- Assist with murine surgical procedures, tissue harvesting, and sample preparation.
- Revise and maintain laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Provide routine laboratory support and maintenance in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles.
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s degree. Masters degree preferred
- 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 1 year related experience with a Master’s degree.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in lab work as well as accurate recordkeeping and lab documentation are a must.
- Hands-on experience with cellular immunology and standard good laboratory practices (GLP) desired
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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