Research Associate II - Hematologic Cancers & Genomics

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope invites applications for a Research Associate II within the lab of Dr. Yaling Yang.

The role focuses on the molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic targeting of hematologic malignancies, including T-ALL and AML, using leukemia models and techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, proteomics, RNAseq, and CRISPR-Cas9. Under supervision, the RAII conducts research, coordinates with the supervisor on project scope, trains staff, and contributes to research design and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years related research/lab experience with a Bachelor’s degree or one year related research/lab experience with a Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments; record and validate results.
• Troubleshoot procedures; recommend alternative procedures.
• Record work including results and methodology; analyze data.
• Independently evaluate data and contribute to overall research design; train staff on procedures.
• Contribute to manuscripts by describing methods; stay updated on new techniques.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with safety procedures and guidelines for handling hazardous materials.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CRISPR-Cas9

Job description

City of Hope invites applications for a Research Associate II within the lab of Dr. Yaling Yang.

The role focuses on the molecular pathogenesis and therapeutic targeting of hematologic malignancies, including T-ALL and AML, using leukemia models and techniques such as fluorescence microscopy, proteomics, RNAseq, and CRISPR-Cas9. Under supervision, the RAII conducts research, coordinates with the supervisor on project scope, trains staff, and contributes to research design and safety compliance.