Research Associate I - Molecular Biology

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.

A Research Associate I is available in the lab of Dr. Sarah Shuck. You will provide technical support for NIH-funded studies investigating how metabolic dysfunction promotes prostate cancer progression through methylglyoxal-mediated DNA damage. You will be responsible for executing laboratory experiments and maintaining day-to-day research operations in a collaborative translational research environment.

As a successful candidate you will:

• Perform mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of prostate cancer cell lines and primary cultures.
• Conduct molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology experiments, including Western blotting, qPCR, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and ELISA.
• Assist with mouse studies, including tissue collection, sample processing, and record keeping.
• Prepare samples for histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy, and LC-MS/MS analyses.
• Maintain laboratory inventories, prepare reagents, order supplies, and ensure laboratory organization and compliance.
• Accurately document experiments, analyze data, and maintain electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to troubleshooting and protocol optimization.
• Assist with preparation of figures, reports, and manuscripts.
• Perform general laboratory duties such as stocking supplies and perform routine analysis of samples.

Your qualifications should include:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field with 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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