Staff Scientist

City of Hope • Duarte, CA

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About The Position

The Microbiome Program at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is seeking a Staff Scientist with a strong computational focus. The position splits time between analyzing data generated by investigators across the institution and contributing to the Program’s research. The ideal candidate is a hands-on bioinformatician or computational biologist who is comfortable with collaboration and independent scientific inquiry.

The role supports City of Hope’s research mission to develop innovative approaches to predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, including cancer and diabetes.

Requirements

• At minimum, a U.S.-equivalent bachelor’s or master’s degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Strong computational focus; the ideal candidate is a hands-on bioinformatician or computational biologist.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. or other doctoral-level degree is often held by a Staff Scientist.

Responsibilities

• Analyze institutional microbiome data, including 16S rRNA, shotgun, and metagenomic datasets generated using short- and long-read platforms.
• Perform taxonomic and functional profiling, diversity analyses, differential abundance testing, and multi-omic integration.
• Consult with investigators on study design, controls, sample size, and statistical approaches.
• Communicate findings through clear reports and figures and help collaborators interpret results.
• Evaluate emerging tools and recommend improvements to analysis workflows.
• Contribute to the Microbiome Program’s own research efforts.

What This Job Offers

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