Research Associate I - Organic Chemistry

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

City of Hope is seeking a Research Associate I with an organic chemistry background to join Piotr Swiderski’s lab at the Beckman Research Institute. The role contributes to innovative research in a collaborative scientific environment focused on predicting, preventing, and curing diseases.

The successful candidate will conduct and troubleshoot routine wet chemistry, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, and/or HPLC analyses; assess data quality using scientific reasoning; independently gather information and make scientifically sound decisions; prepare and maintain test methods and related documentation; and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of research or laboratory experience working in a QC or analytical laboratory.
• Familiarity with modern instrumental analysis, including analytical and preparative HPLC, mass spectrometry, UV-VIS instrumentation, and 1H and 13C NMR.

Nice To Haves

• Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, perform, troubleshoot, and review routine wet chemistry, electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE), and/or HPLC analyses.
• Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the quality of reported data and make sound decisions.
• Research and gather information independently and make scientifically sound decisions based on knowledge and experience.
• Develop, review, revise, and write test methods, forms, templates, standard operating procedures, and related documents.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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