Research Associate I - Microbiome Genetics

Research Associate I - Microbiome Genetics

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. 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.

Primary

Location:

United States-California-Duarte

Job:
Research

Work Force Type:
Onsite

Shift: Days

Minimum Hourly Rate ($): 25.756300

Maximum Hourly Rate ($): 29.877200