Research Associate II - Pediatrics

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Job posting number: #7245207 (Ref:10025941)

Posted: May 17, 2024

Salary / Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman 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.

City of Hope is seeking a Research Associate II to design and conduct experiments in immunology and cancer biology and therapeutics under the mentorship of a staff scientist. Isolating hematopoietic stem cells, extract DNA and RNA, generate lentivirus, conduct flow cytometry studies, and perform in vitro experiments.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Conducts routine and non-routine lab experiments, recording and validating results.
  • Troubleshoots and recommends alternative procedures for unsatisfactory results.
  • Accurately records work, calculates, compiles, and analyzes data.
  • Evaluates research data and suggests improvements, trains staff in specialized procedures and concepts.
  • Assists in manuscript preparation by detailing methods and techniques; stays updated on new techniques.
  • Ensures compliance with safety procedures for handling hazardous materials.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field, with 2 years of post-degree research experience, or 1 year with a Master’s degree
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in lab work, and robust record-keeping skills

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, pleaseclick here.

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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / 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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Job posting number:#7245207 (Ref:10025941)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:City of Hope
Duarte,California
United States
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