Translational Scientist PhD : Oncology Administration - Full Time - 08HR - Hoag Newport Beach

About the role

The Translational Scientist PhD contributes to the development and execution of molecular, cellular, and pre-clinical studies to support the Hoag Family Cancer Institute’s Translational Oncology Laboratory. Maintains strong translational research experience with hands-on expertise in studies that utilize state-of-the-art molecular, genetic, cellular, and preclinical approaches to cancer therapeutics and diagnostics development. Works with a team of dedicated discovery scientists to perform laboratory-based research, providing both scientific and technical expertise. Interprets and presents findings and functions as an integral team member advancing hospital programs. Designs and executes research and research strategy. Integrates a deep understanding of cancer biology and other translational operations. Supports Translational study implementation teams. Provides subject matter expertise, translational science support/functional representation for collaborative studies.

Responsibilities

• Designs and executes research and research strategy.
• Interprets and presents findings and functions as an integral team member advancing hospital programs.
• Supports Translational study implementation teams.
• Provides subject matter expertise, translational science support/functional representation for collaborative studies.
• Writes and/or reviews policies, procedures, collaborative abstracts, posters, grants, and content for scientific meetings, conferences, and publications independently.
• Develops and adheres to IRB-approved and HIPAA-compliant protocols.
• Captures and handles biospecimens, including human blood and fresh tissue, to include preparation of tissues/materials, preparing buffers, solutions, and chemicals, processing of bulk tissue for cell sorting, culture, and freezing.
• Maintains rigorous documentation and tracking of information for all patient samples and experimental procedures, while maintaining quality control.
• Provide technical knowledge and guidance.
• Train laboratory assistants and other personnel.

Requirements

• PhD in Molecular or Cellular Biology, Genetics, Pharmacology, or a comparable Biomedical Science.
• 4 years of experience designing, conducting, and analyzing cancer studies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and communicate in multidisciplinary project teams, including solid verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using software tools to support data capture, analysis, and presentation.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Track record of recent publications (within the last 3 years) in peer-reviewed science journals.
• Experience in drafting research grant proposals to national funding agencies.

Skills

• Strong hands-on expertise in studies that utilize state-of-the-art molecular, genetic, cellular, and preclinical approaches to cancer therapeutics and diagnostics development.
• Proven ability to design, conduct, and analyze cancer studies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using software tools for data capture, analysis, and presentation.

Benefits

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes. Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A