Research Associate I - Hematological Malignancies

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

The Department of Systems Biology is seeking a highly motivated post-baccalaureate Research Associate I to join a cancer research lab in hematological malignancy. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine and increasingly complex research experiments.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Performs daily experimental activities and maintains general lab functions.
• Adheres to all laboratory safety protocols.
• Orders and maintains laboratory equipment, reagents and supplies.
• Maintains mouse colonies by genotyping and data entry.
• Conducts animal imaging procedures.
• Perform SDS-PAGE, molecular cloning, bacterial culture and mammalian cell culture works.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Bachelor's degree in biological or life sciences.
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
• Have significant interest in cancer research and prior laboratory experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skill and a willingness to learn and employ new skills.
• A meticulous attention to details and being competent at working independently.

Additional Information:

• For more information on Dr. Vu Ngo's research, please click here .
• To protect the health of patients and staff and to comply with new State of California mandates, City of Hope staff are required to show proof of full vaccination by September 30, 2021. Compliance is a condition of employment.

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.

• Posting Date: Sep 9, 2021
• Job Field: Research
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day Job