Research Associate, GI Cancer Genomics & Epigenetics

City of Hope; Monrovia (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope Beckman Research Institute invites applications for a Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary GI cancer genomics team led by Dr. Ajay Goel. The role emphasizes translational research, genomic and epigenomic characterization, and contributions to high-impact publications.

The candidate will maintain lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, perform routine and non-routine experiments, and record results with precision to support Investigator’s Research Projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in lab work, and robust record‑keeping skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain various aspects of lab management, including maintenance and upkeep of reagent and clinical specimen inventories, ordering, lab safety, and regulatory tasks
• Ensure that all laboratory activities comply with procedures by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage, and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious, and toxic material
• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments and record and validate results for accuracy and completeness
• Perform Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics techniques and general lab maintenance that assist in conducting an Investigator’s Research Project
• Be responsible for accurately recording work performed, including results and methodology

Skills

Lab management

Record-keeping

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Genomics techniques

Job description

City of Hope Beckman Research Institute invites applications for a Research Associate to join a multidisciplinary GI cancer genomics team led by Dr. Ajay Goel. The role emphasizes translational research, genomic and epigenomic characterization, and contributions to high-impact publications.

The candidate will maintain lab operations, ensure safety and compliance, perform routine and non-routine experiments, and record results with precision to support Investigator’s Research Projects.