Senior Research Associate – Clinical Research Specimen Management

About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution.  AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities.  Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work — and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding.  We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity – in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Under minimal direction of the Principal Investigator, or designee, Senior Research Associate (SRA) directs the work of a laboratory pertaining to the oversight and coordination of clinical research specimen processing, specimen tracking and distribution, sample database maintenance, and will also serve as backup for other key APCF research functions such as QPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, and Luminex assays. An SRA position has a high degree of autonomy. As a result, the SRA will often consult with PI’s, or their designee, as well as other professional research staff on the scope, design and objectives of clinical research projects. The SRA will primarily direct and coordinate the specimen processing, tracking and distribution functions of the lab. In addition, the SRA will be expected to critically evaluate laboratory processes and procedures and make suggestions for process improvement where necessary. In addition, the SRA will help plan and direct the work of other research associates; contribute original ideas of methodological significance to the laboratory; take responsibility for the execution of laboratory stages of research; standardize new techniques and train laboratory staff in their use; perform specialized procedures, prepare written reports, and provide protocol-specific specimen inventories.

 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the development and execution of major research projects
• Plans and directs the work of research associates, lab assistants, technicians and aides.
• Trains laboratory research staff in specialized procedures, equipment and theoretical concepts behind unique tests.
• Independently evaluates research data and initiates alternative approaches to improve the quality of results by providing input to overall research design that maximizes samples or refines the use of specialized techniques.
• Prepares articles and papers on specialized techniques and results of procedures.  Keeps abreast of new and improved techniques.
• Ensures 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.

 

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree required.
• Five or more years related research/ laboratory experience with a Bachelor’s degree or
• Four or more years related research/ laboratory experience with a Master’s degree.

 

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

 

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

• Posting Date: Sep 26, 2022
• Job Field: Research
• Employee Status: Regular
• Shift: Day Job