Research Associate II - Metabolic Disease Research

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Job posting number: #7275765 (Ref:10027282)

Posted: August 27, 2024

Salary / Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / hour

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at theBeckman 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 is available in the lab of Dr. Rupangi Vasavada. Dr. Vasavada’s research is centered on understanding the pathophysiology of diabetes and finding ways to treat the disease. Her research focuses on biological factors that enhance the preservation and regeneration of functional beta cells for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Recent work in her lab is directed toward understanding the role of extracellular vesicles as functional and molecular biomarkers in type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

For more information on Dr. Vasavada’s research please visit here.

As a successful candidate, you will:

· Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments as well as record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.

· Responsible for overall lab maintenance including ordering, organization, maintenance of lab equipment, and chemical waste management, under guidance of lab members.

· After the training period should independently evaluate research data and initiate alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design.

· May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques. Keeps abreast of new and improved techniques.

· Bachelor’s degree. Masters degree preferred

· 2+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 1+ year related experience with a Master’s degree.

· Training in molecular and cellular biology with an emphasis on metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.

o Specific techniques that will be commonly used include: tissue culture, isolation of RNA, DNA, and protein, RT-PCR, western blotting, basic mouse phenotyping (metabolic parameters and tissue collection), DNA extraction, PCR analysis, histological techniques, fluorescent microscopy, computer skills (word processing, email, spreadsheet management, adobe photoshop, Image J), and lab organization skills (organizing safety information and training, inventory management, ordering supplies and record keeping).

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here

Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $32.00 - $49.60 / hour

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.



City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.


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Job posting number:#7275765 (Ref:10027282)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:City of Hope
Duarte,California
United States
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