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Research Laboratory Assistant

Employer
City of Hope
Location
Duarte, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 5, 2019

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Cancer Research
Position Type
Full Time
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

About City of Hope
City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 6000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research. City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation's leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

Position Summary

Under limited supervision, the Research Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the cleaning of laboratory equipment such as glassware, sinks and tables. The Research Laboratory Assistant is also responsible for preparing solutions, labeling tubes/specimen containers and maintaining laboratory supplies.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Collects, washes, cleans and sterilizes glassware, equipment and supplies using the proper sterilization techniques.
  • Examines glassware for breakage and chips; discards damaged pieces.
  • Receives, distributes and maintains supply inventories in laboratories, as needed.
  • Prepares simple stains, solutions, culture media, and may process tissue samples following established protocols andprocedures.
  • Using appropriate equipment collects and delivers specimens for analysis.
  • Ensures proper labeling and pertinent information in obtained on request forms.
  • Maintains required records, reports and statistics as directed.
  • Assists in the care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.


Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum one (1) year of related experience.

Preferred education experience and skills:
  • Two (2) years experience, preferred.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Company

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over 5,000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy.

Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence in clinical and scientific research.  City of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance of the nation’s 20 leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards of care for cancer treatment.

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