Research Associate

Description

TGen has an exciting opportunity for graduates in Biological Sciences! Follow the links to learn

more about our science and scientists!

https://www.tgen.org/faculty-profiles/haiyong-han/

https://www.tgen.org/faculty-profiles/daniel-von-hoff/

TGen, the Translational Genomics Research Institute, is an affiliate of City of Hope. We are an

Arizona-based, nonprofit medical research institute dedicated to conducting groundbreaking

research with life-changing results. We work to unravel the genetic components of common

and complex diseases, including cancer, neurological disorders, infectious disease, and rare

childhood disorders. By identifying treatment options in this manner, we believe medicine

becomes more rational, more precise and, well, more personal.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to working on projects that aim to develop

novel therapeutics for cancer. The successful candidate will perform experiments to investigate

the activity and mechanism of action of new anti-cancer agents in preclinical models including

cultured cancer cells, organoids, and mouse models.

The purpose of this position is to perform all duties related to experiment design and

execution, data analysis, general laboratory responsibilities, and assisting/mentoring colleagues

and/or interns. These procedures allow for a laboratory to function efficiently producing quality

data that will translate into publications and most important advances in the clinic.

The Research Associate will perform:

• Experiment design, execution, and data analysis.
• Order and organize lab supplies. Organize and maintain lab equipment.
• Meetings, presentations, seminars.

Requirements

• Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Biological Sciences or related field
• Preferred job experience includes cell culture, biochemical assays, and/or animal(rodent) studies.
• The candidate should be independent enough to run his/her own study once properly trained.
• The candidate will be responsible for planning, execution, QC analysis of the study, and communication with other groups involved in the study.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with members inside the department and outside the department and with collaborators.