Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $26 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The USC Department of Neurological Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine seeks a Research Lab Technician II to work directly under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Lab Manager, collaborating with the Tran Lab in an academic translational research environment. The successful candidate will be motivated, proactive, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to make independent decisions and adapt. Experience with cell culture or in vivo experiments is required.

The technician provides laboratory assistance and independently conducts cell culture, assists with in vivo surgeries, and performs flow cytometry and histology in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. The role includes completing varied, non-routine assignments with minimal direction; maintaining accurate experimental records; compiling data, computing results, and providing routine interpretations; monitoring and maintaining laboratory supplies; and conducting literature research to assist with experiment planning and design.

The position is on-site at USC’s Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, California. Work hours and on-site days may change according to business needs. The hourly pay range is $25.71–$28.00. USC considers factors including the position’s scope and responsibilities, candidate experience and education, skills, internal equity, applicable laws, funding, and market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field and 2 years of work experience, or a Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Experience with cell culture or in vivo experiments.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols.
• Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.
• Ability to make independent decisions and adapt.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively and make sound, reasoned decisions.
• Experience with histology, cancer biology, immunotherapies, or gene therapies.

Responsibilities

• Provide general laboratory assistance to support research activities.
• Conduct cell culture and assist with in vivo surgeries; independently perform flow cytometry and histology in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
• Perform non-routine assignments of varying complexity with minimal direction.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures.
• Compile data, compute results for research procedures, tests, and techniques, and provide routine interpretations of analyses.
• Assist with laboratory and supply monitoring, maintenance, and ordering.
• Conduct literature research to assist in planning and designing experiments.
• Follow USC and department policies and procedures, including safety, environmental, infection control, attendance, performance improvement, workplace Code of Conduct, and Compliance Plan guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level