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Research Associate II

City of Hope
Monrovia, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/11/2026 CLOSED ON 7/8/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at City of Hope?

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.

The laboratory of Dr. Stephen Gruber is in search of a Research Associate II. Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate II (RAII) directs the work of a laboratory or undertakes research projects in collaboration with academic supervisor, making innovative contributions pertaining to laboratory procedures which may not change the course of an investigation but do indicate significant independent contribution beyond the RA I level.

As a successful candidate, you will:

  • Perform a variety of routine and non-routine laboratory research experiments. Record and validate results for accuracy and completeness.
  • Troubleshoot procedures if experiment results are unexpected or unsatisfactory. Recommend alternative procedures.
  • Accurately record work performed including results and methodology. Calculate, compile, and analyze data obtained from work performed.
  • Independently evaluate research data and initiate alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design. Train lab staff in specialized procedures, equipment, and theoretical concepts behind unique tests.
  • May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts by describing methods and specialized techniques. Keep abreast of new and improved techniques.
  • Ensure that all laboratory activities are carried out in compliance with each procedure(s) by utilizing safety procedures and guidelines in handling, storage and disposal of bio-hazardous, infectious and toxic material.
  • Complete clinical data collection in RedCap from EMR data.

Your qualifications should include:

  • Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
  • Two years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree or one year related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience in genomic medicine with genotype-phenotype correlations and with translational genetics research in human populations.
  • Functional studies of human cell cultures edited with CRISPR or modified by siRNA transfection.
  • Genomic variant interpretation of paired tumor-normal sequencing data using bioinformatic tools including IGV and appropriate databases.
  • Skills in R and R studio.

Additional Information:

COH employees may apply for a transfer or promotion to job openings for which they meet the minimum qualifications if they meet the following criteria:

  • Employed at COH in current role for at least six months, unless otherwise stipulated in an applicable collective bargaining agreement.
  • Are in good standing and have no current performance issues.

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.

To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE.

Salary : $33 - $52

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