Research Associate II - Hematologic Malignancies

City of Hope•Duarte, CA

About The Position

The Research Associate II works in the laboratory of Dr. Yaling Yang, which studies the molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic targeting of hematologic malignancies, particularly T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Research uses leukemia models and techniques including fluorescence microscopy, proteomics, RNA sequencing, and CRISPR-Cas9. Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Associate II directs the work of a laboratory or conducts research projects in collaboration with an academic supervisor. The role makes significant independent contributions to laboratory procedures and research, consults with the supervisor on project scope and approach, plans and organizes techniques, and contributes original ideas. It also involves planning and assigning work to at least one laboratory staff member, advising staff on problems, standardizing and teaching new techniques, performing specialized procedures, and preparing written reports of experimental methods.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of related research or laboratory experience with a bachelor’s degree, or one year of related research or laboratory experience with a master’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments and record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
Troubleshoot procedures when results are unexpected or unsatisfactory and recommend alternative procedures.
Accurately document work, including results and methodology; calculate, compile, and analyze data.
Independently evaluate research data and initiate alternative approaches to improve results, contributing input to overall research design.
Train laboratory staff in specialized procedures, equipment, and theoretical concepts behind unique tests.
May contribute to manuscript preparation by describing methods and specialized techniques.
Keep abreast of new and improved techniques.
Ensure laboratory activities comply with procedures and safety guidelines for handling, storing, and disposing of biohazardous, infectious, and toxic materials.
Plan and assign work to at least one laboratory staff member and advise them on problems they cannot solve.
Standardize new techniques, perform specialized procedures, and prepare written reports of laboratory experimental methods.