Research Associate I - Molecular Biology
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7315584 (Ref:10031910)
Posted: August 29, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I for Dr. Alexey Danilov’s lab who values teamwork but also aspires to become a project driver. Individuals with prior laboratory experience are encouraged to apply.
His laboratory investigates mechanisms of drug resistance in B-cell malignancies. The laboratory focuses on the role of pro-survival pathways in this setting, and how this signaling can be targeted. In addition to a variety of in vitro models of the stromal niche, Dr. Danilov’s laboratory models lymphoid disease in vivo. The research is highly translational and involves work with primary samples from patients with lymphoid malignancies. Based on laboratory findings, the lab group originates early-phase clinical trials, allowing for verification of laboratory findings in the clinical setting. The lab also conducts analysis of correlative samples from patients enrolled on clinical trials. Dr. Danilov’s laboratory receives funding from the National Cancer Institute (R01), foundation grants and industry partners.
As a successful candidate you will:
· Conduct experiments upon agreed research plan and serve on a research team involved in the investigation of targeting oncogene transcription in lymphomas.
· Be responsible for processing primary blood samples
Your qualifications should include:
· Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience
· Molecular Biology experience preferred
· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
· Must have excellent communication (both written and verbal), analytical and organizational skills
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $25.76 - $29.88 / 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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