Research Associate - Precision Oncology of Gastrointestinal Cancers
Listed on 2026-06-24
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Research/Development
Clinical Research, Research Scientist, Medical Science
Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we’re changing lives in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life‑threatening illnesses.
We seek a Research Associate candidate within the multidisciplinary research team headed by Dr. Ajay Goel, Professor and Chair of the Department of Molecular Diagnostics and Experimental Therapeutics and Associate Director of Basic Sciences, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer.
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. The group 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, and Annals of Surgery.
Responsibilities- Maintain various aspects of lab management, including maintenance and upkeep of reagent and clinical specimen inventories, ordering, lab safety, and regulatory tasks.
- Ensure all laboratory activities comply with procedures by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage, and disposal of bio‑hazardous, infectious, and toxic material.
- Perform a variety of routine and non‑routine laboratory research experiments and record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform Cancer Genetics and Epigenetics techniques and general lab maintenance that assist in conducting an Investigator’s Research Project.
- Be responsible for accurately recording work performed, including results and methodology.
- Bachelor’s degree with 0‑2 years of research/laboratory experience.
- 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.
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