Research Associate I - Microbiome Culturomics and Mouse Modeling

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.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant I to join our microbiome research lab. The ideal candidate will contribute to studies focused on culturomics and mouse modeling.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform culturomics techniques, including anaerobic and aerobic culturing methods.
• Isolate and characterize microbiome species using microbial identification techniques and genomic analysis.
• Manage and care for laboratory mice, including monitoring health, administering treatments, and preparing biological samples.
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze data and contribute to publications.
• Support general laboratory operations, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.

Your qualifications should include:

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

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