Research Associate II - Leukemia Research

City of Hope

Monrovia, CA

ID: 7293826 (Ref.No. 10028327)
Posted: Newly posted
Salary / Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / 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.

The Department of Hematologic Malignancies Translational Science is looking for a Research Associate II to support research projects in the laboratory of Dr. Pamela Becker. The Becker lab focuses on novel therapy of acute myeloid leukemia (e.g.-RNA therapeutics or new inhibitors) and drug resistance in blood cancers (e.g.-acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome) based on clinical features, mutations and gene expression, with use of high throughput functional screening/multicolor flow cytometry to directly assay drug response.

Experience and interest in one or more of the following areas is desirable:

· Tissue culture with cell lines and primary cells

· Molecular biology techniques including preparation of DNA, RNA for sequencing or other analysis

· Experience managing multiple research projects

· Western Blotting

· Flow cytometry analysis and fluorescence activated cell sorting

· Magnetic bead isolation devices

· In vitro drug sensitivity assays

· Generation and organization of laboratory research data

· Familiarity with data analysis/statistics and graphics software

· In vivo mouse models of leukemia

For more information on Dr. Becker’s lab please visit here.

As a successful candidate, you will:

· Perform a wide variety of standard repetitive but highly specialized experimental procedures and techniques required for research projects

· Carry out in vitro experiments based on specified projects including examining new targeted therapies, genetic, and molecular biology techniques

· Assist team with data collection and analysis, preparation of data for presentation, publication, and grant applications, and contribute to the completion of research project goals.

· Ordering lab supplies and reagents, placing orders both on a routine and urgent basis, stocking and organizing the laboratory, and requesting equipment repairs/calibration as needed

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology Cell Biology, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related field. Masters preferred.

· 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 1+ year related experience with a Master’s degree.

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

Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / 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.