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City of Hope

Research Associate I

Duarte, CA

William Dale is seeking a Research Associate I to support supportive care, cancer and aging studies conducted by a multidisciplinary research team. Dr. Dale has devoted his career to the care of ...

City of Hope

Research Associate I

Duarte, CA

William Dale is seeking a Research Associate I to support supportive care, cancer and aging studies conducted by a multidisciplinary research team. Dr. Dale has devoted his career to the care of ...

Georgia State University

Research Associate I

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47.48K - $52.48K/yr

Research Associate I Georgia State University Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Public Finance Research Cluster The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies (AYSPS) is at the forefront of impactful ...

Allen Institute

Research Associate I

Seattle, WA

$54.25K - $66.45K/yr

Research Associate I - Synthetic Enhancer Screening The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open ...

Allen Institute

Research Associate I

Seattle, WA · On-site

$54.25K - $66.45K/yr

Research Associate I - Synthetic Enhancer Screening The mission of the Allen Institute is to unlock the complexities of bioscience and advance our knowledge to improve human health. Using an open ...

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Work EnvironmentEntry-level research settings, laboratoriesSimilar environments, with increased responsibilities
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in biotech, pharma, academiaSame industries, higher expectations

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Research Associate I

Research Associate I

City of Hope

Duarte, CA

Other

Posted 26 days ago

City Of Hope rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 864 rated healthcare providers

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.

The Research and Training Division under Dr. William Dale is seeking a Research Associate I to support supportive care, cancer and aging studies conducted by a multidisciplinary research team. 

Dr. Dale has devoted his career to the care of older adults with cancer and older cancer survivors. He founded and directs the award-winning Specialized Oncology Care and Research in Elders (SOCARE), designated as part of the American Hospital Association's Age-Friendly Health System, along with two other OASIS programs at City of Hope. SOCARE offers interdisciplinary, personalized care that optimizes life quality for vulnerable older adults.

He has over 250 publications on optimizing care for vulnerable patients, especially older adults and their families. He has been continuously funded by the National Institute on Health, National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, the Rising Tide Foundation, among others. He is a principal investigator for a national infrastructure grant from National Institutes of Health to create a network of investigators in cancer and aging across the country.

Your qualifications should include:

         Bachelor's degree with 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.  

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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 Hopes 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 Hopes specialized cancer expertise. City of Hope is ranked among the nations 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.

Industry

Hospitals

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Duarte, CA, US

Year founded

1913

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