Staff Scientist - Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Cell Therapy

City of Hope
City of Hope

Irvine, CA, USA

Posted on Sep 29, 2026

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 Goldberg Lab for Pediatric and Young Adult Cancer Cell Therapy at City of Hope is seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to join our research program in cancer immunotherapy. Our research focuses on solid and hematological malignancies, the tumor microenvironment, CAR T-cell therapy, and immunometabolism, with the goal of developing novel therapies for pediatric and young adult cancer patients. You will lead independent and collaborative projects and contribute to high-impact publications and translational research.

As a successful candidate you will:

  • Perform cell culture, lentiviral transduction, and molecular biology experiments.
  • Conduct multi-color flow cytometry and data analysis.
  • Perform in vivo studies using mouse models.
  • Analyze data, prepare manuscripts and grant applications, and present research findings.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

  • Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Hematology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with cell culture, lentiviral transduction, flow cytometry, molecular biology (e.g., CRISPR/Cas9, qPCR, Western blotting), and mouse studies.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and scientific writing skills.
  • Experience with patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models and cancer immunotherapy.

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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