Research Associate I

• 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 laboratory of Dr.
• Linda Malkas develops targeted anticancer therapeutics that inhibit a cancer-associated form of proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA).
• Using cancer cell line models, our team investigates the cellular mechanisms of these agents and evaluates synergistic drug combinations designed to improve therapeutic efficacy.
• We are seeking a motivated Research Associate to perform and optimize laboratory experiments, test anticancer drugs across various cell lines, and support ongoing research projects.
• On-the-job training will be provided.
• As a successful candidate you will: · Maintain mammalian cell cultures and perform cell viability assays. · Perform monthly mycoplasma testing using PCR-based methods. · Track equipment repair requests and assist with ordering laboratory supplies. · Conduct experiments using immunofluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry. · Collaborate with laboratory members to develop and maintain lab protocols. · Optimize experimental conditions for a variety of cellular assays. · Analyze data, perform statistical analyses, prepare reports, maintain accurate laboratory notebooks, and present findings at lab meetings.

Your qualifications should include

• · Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience · Master of Science degree is preferred · Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a research laboratory environment
• 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. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.