Research Associate I - Microbiome Program

City of Hope
Duarte, CA
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.

Under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, or designee, the Research Associate I performs a variety of routine and increasingly complex research experiments.

As a successful candidate, you will:
  • Support microbiome research efforts by performing nucleic acid extractions and preparing sequencing libraries from a variety of specimen types.
  • Perform extraction of high-quality DNA and RNA from microbiome samples, and preparation of libraries for 16S rRNA gene sequencing, shotgun metagenomics, and metatranscriptomics.
  • Assist with receiving, aliquoting, cataloging, and storing biospecimens in accordance with established protocols.
  • Have great attention to detail, good laboratory practices, and the ability to follow standard operating procedures.
Your qualifications should include:
  • Bachelor's degree in biological sciences.
  • 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.
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
Posted 2026-01-18

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