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.

Under the direct supervision of Dr. Marcel van der Brink, the Research Associate I will perform a variety of research experiments. The van den Brink Laboratory, a transplant immunology laboratory at City of Hope, has an outstanding academic environment focused on immunology, microbiota and bone marrow transplantation and has a strong track record of research associates subsequently attending medical school or other academic opportunities.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Records and validates results for accuracy and completeness.
• Troubleshoot procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommend alternative procedures.
• Be responsible for accurately recording work performed including results and methodology. Calculate, compile, and analyze data obtained from work performed.
• Independently evaluate research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design. Train lab staff in specialized procedures, equipment, and theoretical concepts behind unique tests.
• May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques. Keep abreast of new and improved techniques.
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with each procedure(s) by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage, and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious and toxic material.