Research Laboratory Assistant (Hybrid)
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7275768 (Ref:10027419)
Posted: August 27, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $20.40 - $25.50 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
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.
Under limited supervision, the Research Laboratory Assistant is responsible for the cleaning of laboratory equipment such as glassware, sinks and tables. The Research Laboratory Assistant is also responsible for preparing solutions, labeling tubes/specimen containers and maintaining laboratory supplies.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Collect, wash, clean, and sterilize glassware, equipment, and supplies using proper sterilization techniques. Examine glassware for breakage and chips, discarding damaged pieces.
- Receive, distribute, and maintain supply inventories in laboratories as needed.
- Prepare simple stains, solutions, culture media, and process tissue samples following established protocols and procedures.
- Use appropriate equipment to collect and deliver specimens for analysis. Ensure proper labeling and that all pertinent information is obtained on request forms.
- Maintain required records, reports, and statistics as directed.
- Assist in the care and maintenance of the laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.
Your qualifications should include:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum one year of related experience. Two years of experience preferred.
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please click here.
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Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $20.40 - $25.50 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
