Research Associate I - Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics

City of Hope

Monrovia, CA

ID: 7287914 (Ref.No. 10028074)
Posted: Recently posted
Salary / Pay Rate: $25.76 - $29.88 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

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.

Join Dr. Ajay Goel’s multidisciplinary team at City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer, focusing on the genomic and epigenomic characterization of gastrointestinal cancers (GI), including colorectal, pancreatic, and gastric cancers. For more information on Dr. Goel’s research, please visithere.

Key research topics include:

Development of ctDNA and cfRNA liquid biopsy biomarkers for cancer diagnosis and therapy response.
Investigation of epigenetic factors in GI cancers, such as DNA methylation and histone modifications.
Exploration of early-onset and hereditary colorectal cancers.
Study of the tumor microenvironment, stem cells, immune regulation, and novel targeted therapies.
Role of extracellular vesicles/exosomes in cancer pathogenesis and as disease biomarkers.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Manage lab operations, including inventory, ordering, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Ensure adherence to safety procedures for handling biohazardous materials.
Conduct routine and non-routine lab experiments, validating results for accuracy.
Perform Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics techniques, assisting with research projects.
Accurately document methodology and results.
Participate in lab meetings, review literature, and present findings as needed.
Undertake additional duties as assigned.

Your qualifications should include:

Education:Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Experience:0-2 years of research or laboratory experience.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $25.76 - $29.88 / hour

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.

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