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.

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.  We will train new personnel in project specific techniques and procedures.  Work hours may vary. Please apply online for consideration.  

For more information about Dr. Brown’s lab, please visit here.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform tissue culture using aseptic techniques for media preparation, cell passaging, maintenance, and cryopreservation (e.g., T cell lines).

• Conduct T cell functional assays such as cytotoxicity and cytokine production assays, as well as ELISAs.

• Carry out cell staining for multicolor flow cytometry and analyze flow cytometry data.

• Perform murine surgical procedures and prepare/harvest tissues.

• Assist in revising and maintaining laboratory protocols.

• Provide routine laboratory support and maintenance in alignment with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards.

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:

• Hands-on experience with cellular immunology and standard good laboratory practices (GLP) desired.

• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in lab work as well as accurate recordkeeping and lab documentation are a must.

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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