Research Associate I

About City of HopeCity of Hope, an

innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution with over

6,000 employees, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other

life-threatening diseases and guided by a compassionate, patient-centered

philosophy.Founded in 1913 and

headquartered in Duarte, California, City of Hope is a remarkable non-profit

institution, where compassion and advanced care go hand-in-hand with excellence

in clinical and scientific research. City

of Hope is a National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center

and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, an alliance

of the nation’s leading cancer centers that develops and institutes standards

of care for cancer treatment.Position SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, or

designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine and

increasingly complex research experiments.Key Responsibilities include:

Utilizing laboratory equipment and established protocols, performs a variety of research experiments. Records and validates results for accuracy and completeness.

May modify protocols

Write standard operating procedures and reports.

Maintains records of work performed including results and methodology; utilizing records may calculate, graph and compile data.

Develops techniques and expertise in one or more areas relevant to laboratory research project.

Ensures that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage and disposal of materials.

Follows established City of Hope and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan. Practices a high level of integrity and honesty in maintaining confidentiality.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Basic education,experience and skills required for consideration:

Bachelor’s degree;

0-2 years of research/laboratory experience;

Must have excellent computer skills;

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is

proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as

a qualified individual with disability.Job: Laboratory ResearchTitle: Research Associate ILocation: California-DuarteRequisition ID: 10002321