Research Associate I- Radiation Oncology

Join the transformative team at City of Hope , where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today A Research Associate I position is available in the Williams Lab led by Dr. Terence Williams in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Under the general supervision of Dr. Williams, the Research Associate I will serve in the role of a lab manager and support a wide range of routine research activities. Responsibilities include maintaining and manipulating cell lines and organoids in tissue culture; processing cancer patient research specimens and conducting experiments using them; and performing standard procedures on laboratory animals, including surgical techniques and drug administration. The role also involves carrying out planned research tasks using observational, measurement, and analytical methods; collecting tissue and culture samples; organizing experimental results and preparing reports; and managing inventory and supply lists. Additional duties include assisting with specimen or data collection for research projects or demonstrations; cleaning and maintaining glassware and laboratory instruments; performing routine clerical tasks to ensure adequate laboratory supplies; ordering laboratory and office materials, including liquid nitrogen, and receiving deliveries. The Research Associate I will also attend lab manager meetings when notified and communicate key updates to the laboratory and the principal investigator. As a successful candidate, you will: Utilize laboratory equipment and established protocols to perform a variety of research experiments. Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness. May modify protocols. Write standard operating procedures and reports. Maintain records of work performed, including results and methodology; utilizing records may calculate, graph, and compile data. Develop techniques and expertise in one or more areas relevant to laboratory research projects. Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures and guidelines for handling, storage, and disposal of materials. Qualifications - External Your qualifications should include: Bachelor's degree in biological sciences. 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.

Preferred qualifications:

1-2 years of research/laboratory experience. Experience with molecular biology (tumor and stem cell cultures), small animal surgeries, cryosectioning of tissue, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, PCR, statistics, and detailed reporting of experimental results. Understanding of biosafety and small animal handling. 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