Research Associate I (PT-32 hours)

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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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.
City of Hope has a Research Associate I opportunity available. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine and increasingly complex research experiments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
• Experience with molecular biology (tumor and stem cell cultures), small animal surgeries, cryosectioning of tissue, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, PCR, statistics, and detailed reporting of experimental results.
• Understanding of biosafety and small animal handling.

Responsibilities

• Utilize laboratory equipment and established protocols to perform a variety of research experiments.
• Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
• May modify protocols.
• Write standard operating procedures and reports.
• Maintain records of work performed, including results and methodology; utilizing records may calculate, graph, and compile data.
• Develop techniques and expertise in one or more areas relevant to laboratory research projects.
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures and guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level