Research Associate II - Medical Oncology and Therapeutics

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research 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. 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.

A Research Associate II position is available in the laboratory of Aritro Nath, PhD at City of Hope, Duarte, CA.

The lab's research in the Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics Research focuses on understanding how tumors evolve in response to treatment, using both bulk and single-cell omics approaches. We also develop AI/ML-enabled computational tools to predict therapeutic responses and patient outcomes by integrating multi-modal omics and clinical data.

More information about our research interests can be found on our website: https://www.nathlab.org.

As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for the following:

• Biospecimen tracking and processing: ensure samples are collected and delivered to the lab for processing. Assist with sample processing for next-generation sequencing.

• Project coordination: create and manage schedules for project tasks, deliverables, and milestones (e.g., annual progress reports for foundations/NIH/ARPA-H grants); assign tasks and follow up with lab staff and collaborators to ensure timely completion.

• Document and reference management: assist in formatting and organization of manuscripts/grant documents

• Communication and liaison: serve as a point of contact for internal and external collaborators, including research organization staff and budget personnel.

• Resource and budget tracking: order general lab supplies, monitor lab expenditures and maintain budget tracking spreadsheets; keep records of resource usage (e.g., reagents, equipment time).

• Additional administrative support as required (e.g. assist in planning and executing lab-hosted events and seminars).

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred.

• Two years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor's degree or one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master's degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, qPCR, and cell culture are preferred.

• Excellent written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills, punctuality, and ability to communicate effectively.

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.

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