Research Lab Technician I
About The Position
The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California was founded in 1971 and has been continuously designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a distinguished tradition of collaborative research and serves as a major regional and national resource for cancer research, prevention, treatment, and education. The Flow Cytometry and Immune Monitoring Core (FCIM) at USC Norris Cancer Center s is seeking a lab assistant who can support core operation and maintenance. The successful candidate should have: 1) self-motivated, customer service-oriented personality, 2) excellent oral and written communication skills to work with researchers and 3) at least 1-year hands on experiences in basic and/or clinical research, particularly blood processing, cell isolation and culturing.
Requirements
- At least 1-year hands on experiences in basic and/or clinical research, particularly blood processing, cell isolation and culturing.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written
Nice To Haves
- Self-motivated, customer service-oriented personality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Preparing reagents, biological specimens, and other laboratory materials
- Monitoring laboratory inventory and assisting with the ordering and receipt of supplies and reagents
- Following established laboratory protocols, biosafety procedures, and institutional research and safety requirements
- Maintaining core equipment and ensuring that work areas are clean, organized, and properly supplied
- Maintaining laboratory files, records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Participating in laboratory meetings and contributing to a collaborative research environment
- Handling and disposing of hazardous and nonhazardous materials in accordance with established safety protocols
- Assisting with data entry and the processing, storage, tracking, and inventory management of patient specimens
- Assisting with the coordination and preparation of training sessions and seminars
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
- Affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law
- Consideration for employment with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations
- Reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
