Research Associate I - Microbiome Program

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine and increasingly complex research experiments.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Support microbiome research efforts by performing nucleic acid extractions and preparing sequencing libraries from a variety of specimen types.

• Perform extraction of high-quality DNA and RNA from microbiome samples, and preparation of libraries for 16S rRNA gene sequencing, shotgun metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics.

• Assist with receiving, aliquoting, cataloging, and storing biospecimens in accordance with established protocols.

• Have great attention to detail, good laboratory practices, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences.

• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.

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.

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