Research Associate I

About the Role

The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate I to join Dr. Jen Jen Yeh's laboratory. The group is focused on the studies of cancer genomics and novel therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze genomic and proteomic data and generate expression matrices using preexisting code.
• Write short Perl/Python scripts to support straightforward data analysis and application tasks.
• Run established computational pipelines accurately and consistently.
• Perform molecular biology procedures, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA quantification, and RNA quantification.
• Follow and execute bench protocols with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Conduct tissue culture experiments that require careful technique and documentation.
• Handle animal-related research activities in accordance with laboratory protocols and study needs.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, experimental, problem-solving, and oral/written communication skills.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences.
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with in-vitro tissue culture method assays.
• Experience with in-vivo tumor efficacy studies.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to present data in a precise and understandable format.
• Experience working with a mouse colony.
• Experience with non-invasive imaging modalities.