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.

A Research Associate II position is available immediately at Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope. Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate II performs a variety of routine experiments focused on genomics.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Utilizing laboratory equipment and established protocols, performs a variety of experiments. Records and validates results for accuracy and completeness.
• Contribute to assay design and execution with supervision.
• Operate genomic instruments, including high throughput sequencing, microarray, and single cell genomics instruments.
• Write standard operating procedures and reports.
• Conduct day-to-day problem solving, work prioritization, and co-ordination across the team to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Assess information to ensure data quality and completeness of results independently.
• 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 genomic areas.
• Ensures that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage, and disposal of materials.
• Train junior staff as needed.

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:

• Solid knowledge of molecular biology is strongly preferred.
• 5+ years of research/laboratory experience.
• 2+ years of genomics assay and genomic instrument operation experience.
• Experience with liquid handling automation system is desired.
• Experience with basic bioinformatics data analysis skill is a plus.

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