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Research Associate I - Laboratory of Cellular Medicine

Employer
City of Hope
Location
Duarte, California
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Sep 24, 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
A position of Research Associate I (RA I) is open at the Laboratory for Cellular Medicine (LCM), Center for Gene Therapy. The candidate will join a well-established group performing cutting-edge research and clinical trials of gene and stem cell therapy, including first-in-human studies. This is a fast-paced laboratory, which work includes basic research projects aiming at developing new technologies and methodologies of gene and cell therapy that can be translated into more effective treatments. In particular, the candidate's work will focus on research on innovative approaches for modulation of immune cells, which have the potential to result in novel approaches to T-cell and NK cell therapeutics. The selected candidate will be trained in the necessary techniques and procedures, and will have the opportunity to contribute to pioneering medical research.

The candidate will follow established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. The candidate is expected to practice a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality. This position requires rigorous adherence to approved SOPs and worksheets, and accurate documentation of work performed and data. Work hours may vary, depending on the schedule of the clinical studies.

Key Responsibilities include:
  • Performs a variety of laboratory techniques and assays required for research experiments.
  • Responsible for accurately recording work performed including procedures and results. Calculates, compiles and analyzes data obtained from work performed, and evaluates documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Troubleshoots procedures if results are unexpected or unsatisfactory, and recommends alternative procedures.
  • Prepare or modify protocols and specialized procedures.
  • Contributes to the training of other laboratory staff in specialized procedures and use of equipment.
  • Keeps informed of new and improved techniques.
  • Ensures 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.


Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:
  • Bachelor's degree on biological sciences or bioengineering discipline.
  • At least one year of experience of laboratory work.
  • Professional experience on research involving Cell Biology and Molecular Biology.

Preferred education experience and skills:
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience on: tissue culture techniques; processing and analyses of human cells; cell staining and flow cytometry; and, DNA/RNA preparation and qPCR.

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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