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Postdoctoral Fellow

Job Details

Job Ref:
10036217

Location:
Duarte, CA 91009

Category:
Postdoctoral Fellowships

Job Type:
Full-time

Shift:
Days

Pay Rate:
$34.50 - $37.82 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 invites applications for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our dynamic research team. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the advancement of medical science and have a direct impact on patient outcomes.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Manage and coordinate multiple assigned research protocols, ensuring adherence to study requirements and timelines.

  • Maintain current, accurate, and complete protocol documentation and communicate protocol updates and changes to investigators and study staff.

  • Prepare, maintain, and submit regulatory documentation to institutional and study oversight committees, including IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC.

  • Compile, review, and submit study data using protocol-specific forms and systems in accordance with research requirements.

  • Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, investigators, and hospital personnel while ensuring strict confidentiality of patient information.

  • Collect, label, process, and transport research specimens according to protocol requirements and safety standards, ensuring accurate documentation and handling procedures.

  • Maintain knowledge of specimen processing requirements, laboratory procedures, and applicable safety practices.

  • Coordinate protocol-related tests, procedures, and evaluations with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure compliance with study guidelines.

  • Support patient recruitment and enrollment activities, helping to identify and engage eligible study participants.

  • Perform study-specific research activities and protocol-related responsibilities as required by individual research projects.

  • Participate in special data management and research projects as assigned.

  • Monitor and support quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and departmental performance expectations.

  • Collaborate with investigators, clinical teams, and research staff to facilitate successful study execution and completion.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

  • Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.

  • Proven track record of successful research projects and publications.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

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.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

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