Research Associate II - Hematologic Malignancies

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

Job summary

City of Hope in Duarte, CA is seeking a Research Associate II to support laboratory research under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. You will perform routine and non-routine experiments, record results, troubleshoot procedures, and contribute to data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree (Master’s preferred) and two years of related lab experience (one year with a Master’s). City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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 and record results.
• Troubleshoot procedures if results are unexpected and recommend alternatives.
• Accurately record work and analyze data.
• Independently evaluate data and contribute to research design; train lab staff in procedures and equipment.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation by describing methods and techniques; stay updated on new techniques.
• Ensure all activities comply with safety procedures for handling hazardous materials.

Skills

Laboratory research

Data analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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.

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate II (RAII) directs the work of a laboratory or undertakes research projects in collaboration with academic supervisor, making innovative contributions pertaining to laboratory procedures which may not change the course of an investigation but do indicate significant independent contribution beyond the RA I level.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.

• Troubleshoot procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommend alternative procedures.

• Accurately record work performed including results and methodology. Calculate, compile, and analyze data obtained from work performed.

• Independently evaluate research data and initiate alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design. Train lab staff in specialized procedures, equipment, and theoretical concepts behind unique tests.

• May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques. Keep abreast of new and improved techniques.

• Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with each procedure(s) by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious and toxic material.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.

• Two years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree or one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.

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.