Research Associate II - Hematologic Malignancies Translational Science
Updated: April 16
Monrovia
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Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman 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... more details
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman 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 at City of Hope is recruiting a full-time 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.
As a successful candidate, you will:
Consult with Principal Investigator, Staff Scientist, academic researchers, pharmaceutical/biotech company researchers, and/or postdoctoral scholars on research approaches.
Perform standard specialized experimental procedures and techniques for research projects.
Conduct non-standard laboratory procedures, adapting to changing research needs.
Conduct in vitro experiments including exploring new therapies and molecular biology techniques.
Adapt standard procedures or improve tests based on literature review and analysis.
Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects by modifying procedures to meet project requirements.
Assist in data collection, analysis, and preparation for presentation/publication/grant applications.
Support daily laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, organizing the lab, and coordinating equipment maintenance; supervise student/trainee staff and report any issues to the Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
Your qualifications should include:
Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
Two years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degreeor one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, engineering, biology, chemistry, or related field.
Tissue culture with cell lines and primary cells.
Molecular biology techniques including preparation of DNA, RNA for sequencing or other analysis.
Biochemical analysis techniques including western blotting, flow cytometry analysis, fluorescence activated cell sorting (FACS), magnetic bead isolation devices, and in vitro drug sensitivity assays.
Familiarity with data analysis/statistics and graphics software.
In vivo mouse models of leukemia.
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