Research Associate II – Immuno-Oncology

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. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate II to join our dynamic team focused on cancer research. The successful candidate will contribute to studies investigating molecular mechanisms of ovarian tumor progression and therapeutic response using a variety of cell culture and molecular biology techniques. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hands-on experience with cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques (academic or internship experience are preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and eager to learn new techniques and concepts.
• Desire and/or ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team.

Responsibilities

• Process cancer patient specimens (blood, urine, and saliva) for approximately three times a week.
• Perform and maintain mammalian cell culture, including passaging, transfection, and cell-based assays.
• Conduct molecular biology experiments such as DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, ELISA, and Western blotting.
• Participate in the design and execution of experiments, and analyze and interpret the results.
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records.
• Contribute to lab organization, reagent preparation, and inventory management.
• Participate in regular team meetings and present data when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees