Research Associate II - Precision Oncology of Gastrointestinal Cancers
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationUnited States-California-Monrovia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentMolecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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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
Conduct routine and non-routine experiments, recording and validating results
Troubleshoot and recommend alternative procedures for unsatisfactory results
Accurately record work, calculate, compile, and analyze data
Evaluate research data and suggest improvements, train staff in specialized procedures and concepts
Assist in manuscript preparation by detailing methods and techniques
Ensure compliance with safety procedures for handling hazardous materials
About the company
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman 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.
Led by Dr. Ajay Goel, Professor and Founding Chair of the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics, our multidisciplinary research group comprises basic researchers, gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists, and bioinformaticians, undertaking several collaborative projects involving large international consortia. This position has the potential to become tenure-track upon the receipt of grant funding lasting 3-5 years from a federal agency.
Our research focuses on translational studies of the genomic and epigenomic characterization of various gastrointestinal cancers (GI), including colorectal, pancreatic, gastric, esophageal, and hepatocellular cancers. Our group performs cutting-edge research in GI oncology, is very productive, and publishes in high-impact journals such as Nature Cancer, Nature Communications, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology, New England Journal of Medicine, CA: A Journal for Clinicians, Gastroenterology, Cancer Cell, PNAS, JAMA Oncology, JNCI, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research, , Annals of Surgery, etc.
For more information on Dr. Goel’s research, please visit here.
As a successful candidate, you will:
· Conduct routine and non-routine experiments, recording and validating results.
· Troubleshoot and recommend alternative procedures for unsatisfactory results.
· Accurately record work, calculate, compile, and analyze data.
· Evaluate research data and suggest improvements, train staff in specialized procedures and concepts.
· Assist in manuscript preparation by detailing methods and techniques; stay updated on new techniques.
· Ensure compliance with safety procedures for handling hazardous materials.
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
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.
Benefits
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