Research Associate I – Cell Biology and Immunology

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope is seeking a Research Associate I to support basic and translational lab research involving human samples and cultured cells. Under supervision, you will assist with sample processing, cell culture, flow cytometry, data analysis, and documentation to support ongoing projects.

You will develop expertise in mammalian cell culture, immune-cell handling, and flow cytometry while maintaining accurate records and contributing to SOPs and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience with human samples and cell culture.
• Experience with basic data analysis and record-keeping.
• Familiarity with standard operating procedures and lab safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments with human samples, primary cells and cultured cell lines using established protocols.
• Assist with cell isolation, culture maintenance, stimulation and flow cytometry preparation.
• Prepare reagents, media, buffers and manage lab supplies and documentation.
• Record, graph and summarize experimental data for review by the team.
• Develop technical expertise in mammalian cell culture and flow cytometry.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures for handling and disposing materials.

Skills

Cell culture

Flow cytometry

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at 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 has a Research Associate I opportunity available. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate I supports basic and translational laboratory research by performing routine and increasingly complex experiments involving human samples and cultured cells. The position assists with sample processing, cell culture, flow cytometry, experimental documentation, reagent preparation, and general laboratory operations in support of ongoing research projects.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform research experiments involving human samples, primary cells, and cultured cell lines using established protocols and laboratory equipment. Assist with human sample processing, cell isolation, cell culture, and preparation of samples for downstream assays. Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform routine cell-based and immunology assays, including cell counting, culture maintenance, stimulation/co-culture experiments, and flow cytometry sample preparation. Assist with basic data analysis and modify protocols under supervision, as needed.
• Prepare reagents, media, buffers, and other laboratory materials; assist with maintaining laboratory supplies, inventory, and organization. Contribute to standard operating procedures and research reports as needed.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of experiments, results, and methodology; calculate, graph, compile, and summarize experimental data for review by the research team, as needed.
• Develop technical expertise in areas relevant to laboratory projects, including mammalian cell culture, human immune-cell handling, and flow cytometry, and work collaboratively with laboratory members to support ongoing studies.
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures and guidelines for the handling, storage, and disposal of materials.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior wet-laboratory research experience in cell biology, immunology, molecular biology, or a related biomedical research area is preferred.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, human sample processing, or flow cytometry is a plus.
• Experience with animal handling and mouse models is preferred.

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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