Research Associate II - T Cell Therapy Research Laboratory
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7270292 (Ref:10027403)
Posted: November 22, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
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.
City of Hope is seeking a Research Associate II to join Dr. Elizabeth Budde's T Cell Therapeutics Research Laboratories. This role involves fast-paced research in cutting-edge technology, immunotherapeutic programs, and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions to critical illnesses. For more information on T Cell Therapeutics research, please visit here.
As a successful candidate, you will be:
- Conduct tissue culture, maintaining cell cultures and applying aseptic techniques for various cell lines, especially T cell lines.
- Perform T cell functional assays, including cytotoxicity, cytokine production assays, and ELISAs.
- Conduct cell staining for Multicolor Flow Cytometry and analyze flow cytometry data.
- Assist in murine surgical procedures, tissue harvesting/preparation, and contribute to revising/maintaining lab protocols.
- Provide routine lab support and maintain activities in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
Your qualifications should include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field, with 2 years of post-degree research experience, or 1 year with a Master’s degree
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy in lab work, and robust record-keeping skills
- Preferred: Master’s degree and hands-on experience in cellular immunology and GLP
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, pleaseclick here.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
