Postdoctoral Fellow

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

3d

About The Position

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 invites applications for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our dynamic research team. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the advancement of medical science and have a direct impact on patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in life or biomedical sciences, or a related discipline is required.
• Proven track record of successful research projects and publications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple assigned research protocols, ensuring adherence to study requirements and timelines.
• Maintain current, accurate, and complete protocol documentation and communicate protocol updates and changes to investigators and study staff.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit regulatory documentation to institutional and study oversight committees, including IRB, DSMB, and PRMC/CPRMC.
• Compile, review, and submit study data using protocol-specific forms and systems in accordance with research requirements.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, visitors, investigators, and hospital personnel while ensuring strict confidentiality of patient information.
• Collect, label, process, and transport research specimens according to protocol requirements and safety standards, ensuring accurate documentation and handling procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of specimen processing requirements, laboratory procedures, and applicable safety practices.
• Coordinate protocol-related tests, procedures, and evaluations with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to ensure compliance with study guidelines.
• Support patient recruitment and enrollment activities, helping to identify and engage eligible study participants.
• Perform study-specific research activities and protocol-related responsibilities as required by individual research projects.
• Participate in special data management and research projects as assigned.
• Monitor and support quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with protocol requirements, regulatory standards, and departmental performance expectations.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinical teams, and research staff to facilitate successful study execution and completion.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree