Research Associate I - Microbiome Culturomics and Mouse Modeling

Research Associate I - Microbiome Culturomics and Mouse Modeling 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. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant I to join our microbiome research lab. The ideal candidate will contribute to studies focused on culturomics and mouse modeling. As a successful candidate, you will: Perform culturomics techniques, including anaerobic and aerobic culturing methods. Isolate and characterize microbiome species using microbial identification techniques and genomic analysis. Manage and care for laboratory mice, including monitoring health, administering treatments, and preparing biological samples. Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and protocols. Collaborate with team members to analyze data and contribute to publications. Support general laboratory operations, including inventory management and equipment maintenance.