Research Laboratory Assistant

MedStar Health; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research institute focused on groundbreaking studies in fields such as cancer and diabetes. As a Research Laboratory Assistant, you will play an important role in data management and laboratory maintenance, working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience required; two years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, wash, clean, and sterilize glassware and equipment.
• Prepare simple stains, solutions, and culture media.
• Maintain supply inventories and laboratory records.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Data Management

Sterilization Techniques

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

The Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research is looking for a Research Laboratory Assistant.Under limited supervision, you will be responsible for the collection, classification and filing of scientific data. You will also be responsible for preparing solutions, labeling tubes/specimen containers and maintaining laboratory supplies.

As a successful candidate you will:

*Collect, wash, clean and sterilize used glassware, equipment and supplies using proper sterilization techniques.

*Assist in the care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment

*Receive, distribute and maintain supply inventories in laboratories as needed

*Prepare simple stains, solutions, culture media, and process tissue samples following established protocols and procedures as needed

*Maintain required records, reports and statistics as directed.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

*High School diploma or equivalent.

*Minimum of one year of related experience required.Two years of experience 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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