Research Lab Technician I

Keck Medicine of USC•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$22 - $24

About The Position

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Flow Cytometry and Immune Monitoring Core (FCIM) is seeking a lab assistant to support core operations and maintenance. Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Lab Technician I provides routine and specialized laboratory support for FCIM users and services. The position requires a self-motivated, customer service-oriented person with strong oral and written communication skills and hands-on experience in basic and/or clinical research, particularly blood processing, cell isolation, and culturing.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent; combined experience and education may substitute for the minimum education requirement.
6–12 months of experience; combined education and experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.
Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
At least one year of hands-on experience in basic and/or clinical research, particularly blood processing, cell isolation, and culturing.
Self-motivated, customer service-oriented approach.
Excellent oral and written communication skills for working with researchers.

Responsibilities

Prepare reagents, biological specimens, and other laboratory materials.
Monitor laboratory inventory and assist with ordering and receiving supplies and reagents.
Follow established laboratory protocols, biosafety procedures, and institutional research and safety requirements.
Maintain core equipment and ensure work areas are clean, organized, and properly supplied.
Maintain laboratory files, records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to a collaborative research environment.
Handle and dispose of hazardous and nonhazardous materials in accordance with established safety protocols.
Assist with data entry and the processing, storage, tracking, and inventory management of patient specimens.
Assist with coordination and preparation of training sessions and seminars.
Perform other related duties as assigned.