Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California (USC Norris) was founded in 1971 and has been continuously funded as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a rich 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 the USC Norris is seeking a self-motivated Research Lab Technician II to support clinical and laboratory research efforts at the Cancer Center.

Requirements

• At least 1 year hands-on experienced in basic or clinical research, particularly isolation of primary cells.
• Team-oriented research experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and work well with people.
• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in life science
• Preferred Experience: at least 2 year hands-on research experience in basic or clinical research, particularly isolation and culturing human PBMC from blood samples.
• Preferred Field of Expertise: blood processing and isolation of human primary cells

Responsibilities

• Learn new technologies quickly, such as blood processing and cell isolation.
• Prepare, operate and maintain equipment.
• Manage inventory of specimens.
• Process and store human specimens (e.g. blood, solid tumors, urine and stool).
• Order and maintain laboratory materials and supplies.
• Prepare technical reports, papers and presentations.

Benefits

• excellent benefits and perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees