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City of Hope · 3 weeks ago

Research Associate II - Translational Pediatric Oncology

Duarte, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$32/hr - $49/hr

2+ years exp

City of Hope is a leading research institute focused on innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases. The Research Associate II position involves coordinating lab tasks, preparing reagents, performing laboratory experiments, and analyzing research data to support the development of new therapies for pediatric cancers and blood disorders.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate lab tasks and operations, including ordering, inventory, and other essential functions

Prepare laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and maintain equipment

Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Record and validate results and methodology for accuracy and completeness

Perform preclinical rodent work (mouse handling, screening, injections, and analysis). Troubleshoot procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommend alternative procedures

Calculate, compile and analyze data obtained from work performed

Independently evaluate research data and initiate alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design. Train lab staff in specialized procedures, equipment and theoretical concepts behind unique tests

Keep detailed and accurate logs of experiments from conception to analysis, as well as of lab inventory and animal colonies

May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques

There may be some travel to local area research labs for collaborations, trainings, & operational expansion