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Research Associate II - Cancer Genomics and Therapeutics

Job Details

Job Ref:
10035657

Location:
Duarte, CA 91009

Category:
Research

Job Type:
Full-time

Shift:
Days

Pay Rate:
$33.99 - $52.69 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 II 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.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.

  • Two years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree or one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.

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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