Research Associate II - Leukemia Research

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.

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