Research Associate II - Cancer Genomics and Therapeutics

City of Hope

  • Duarte, CA
  • 11 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

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    LocationDuarte, CA

    Description

    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.

    The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate II to join Dr. Jen Jen Yeh's laboratory.

    The group is focused on the studies of cancer genomics and novel therapies.

    As a successful candidate, you will:

    • Analyze genomic and proteomic data and generate expression matrices using preexisting code.

    • Write short Perl/Python scripts to support straightforward data analysis and application tasks.

    • Run established computational pipelines accurately and consistently.

    • Perform molecular biology procedures, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, and RNA quantification.

    • Follow and execute bench protocols with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.

    • Conduct tissue culture experiments that require careful technique and documentation.

    • Handle animal-related research activities in accordance with laboratory protocols and study needs.

    • Demonstrate strong organizational, experimental, problem-solving, and oral/written communication skills.

    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:

    • Experience with in-vitro tissue culture method assays.

    • Experience with in-vivo tumor efficacy studies.

    • Demonstrated experience and understanding of molecular biology techniques.

    • Ability to present data in a precise and understandable format.

    • Experience working with a mouse colony.

    • Experience with non-invasive imaging modalities.

    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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