Research Associate I
Job Description
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman Research Institute of 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.
The laboratory of Dr. Linda Malkas develops targeted anticancer therapeutics that inhibit a cancer-associated form of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA). Using cancer cell line models, our team investigates the cellular mechanisms of these agents and evaluates synergistic drug combinations designed to improve therapeutic efficacy.
We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Research Associate to support laboratory operations, maintain key research resources, and contribute to ongoing studies evaluating anticancer drug activity across multiple cell lines. On-the-job training will be provided.
As a successful candidate you will:
· Maintain mammalian cell cultures and evaluate cellular responses to anticancer drug treatments
· Support shared laboratory spaces, including stocking 70% ethanol bottles and decontaminating liquid waste in the biosafety cabinet room
· Manage chemical inventory, freezer organization, and cryogenic cell stock records
· Perform routine laboratory safety checks, including weekly eye wash station inspections
· Assist laboratory members with experiments and ongoing research projects as needed
· Analyze data, perform statistical analyses, prepare reports, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and present findings at lab meetings
Your qualifications should include:
· Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience
· Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately
· Prior laboratory experience with cell culture, molecular biology techniques, or data analysis is preferred but not required
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $27.69 - $32.12 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
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