Research Associate II - Tumor Microbiome in Lung Cancer

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.

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate II (RAII) directs the work of a laboratory or undertakes research projects in collaboration with academic supervisor, making innovative contributions pertaining to laboratory procedures which may not change the course of an investigation but do indicate significant independent contribution beyond the RA I level.

This Research Associate II will be primarily working on investigating the effects of tumor microbiome in lung cancer. They will also be assisting another project involving developing an inhibitor for USP22 and its effect on response to immunotherapy in lung cancer.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
• Troubleshoot procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommend alternative procedures.
• Responsible for accurately recording work performed including results and methodology. 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.
• May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques. Keep abreast of new and improved techniques.
• Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with each procedure(s) by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious and toxic material.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degreeor one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.

Preferred qualifications:

• The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience working with mice including cancer xenograft models, basic molecular biology laboratory experience (cell culture, pcr, western blot, plasmid transfection, Elisa assays). Excellent organization and attention to detail.

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