Research Lab Technician I

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

A Research Technician position is immediately available in the Hastings Center laboratories of Dr. Yao Wei Lu at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. The Lu lab is interested in studying the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in cardiovascular development and regeneration. The Huang lab is interested in elucidating the mechanisms and fate of stem cells in lung injury and repair. The appointee will assist with general laboratory tasks, ordering and maintaining stocks of supplies. The successful applicant will be expected to have excellent data management, record keeping, communication, team building, and computer skills with basic molecular biology programs and spreadsheets, data analysis and graphing. The appointee will be encouraged to learn more and to participate in the laboratory research.

Requirements

• High school or equivalent
• 6 - 12 months of combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written
• Excellent data management skills
• Excellent record keeping skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent team building skills
• Excellent computer skills with basic molecular biology programs and spreadsheets
• Excellent data analysis and graphing skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree
• 1-2 years experience working in the wet lab
• Proficiency in animal work
• Proficiency in use of basic laboratory equipment
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols
• Knowledge of computer analysis techniques

Responsibilities

• Assist with general laboratory tasks
• Ordering and maintaining stocks of supplies
• Data management
• Record keeping
• Communication
• Team building
• Computer skills with basic molecular biology programs and spreadsheets
• Data analysis and graphing
• Learn more and participate in the laboratory research

Benefits

• Excellent benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED