Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

2d • $26 - $28

About The Position

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy, is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to support studies in immunogenomics, cancer genomics, and therapeutics. The lab focuses on identifying and investigating therapeutic targets in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and developing therapeutic strategies. The technician will perform molecular, cellular, and in vivo experiments and support day-to-day laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with routine molecular biology and cell culture techniques.
• Excellent organizational, record-keeping, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Minimum experience: 2 years.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols.
• Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or 1–2 years of research laboratory experience.
• Experience with flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing sample preparation, or high-throughput assays.
• Experience with mouse handling and in vivo studies.
• Familiarity with basic data analysis tools such as R, Python, or GraphPad Prism, or interest in learning bioinformatics.
• Background in cancer biology or hematologic malignancies.

Responsibilities

• Process, bank, and track clinical samples, including blood and bone marrow, according to established protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Perform molecular biology techniques, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR, Western blotting, and preparation of samples and libraries for next-generation sequencing.
• Maintain cell lines and primary cell cultures and perform cell-based assays, including flow cytometry and high-throughput drug screening.
• Assist with preclinical studies in leukemia mouse models, including colony maintenance, dosing, monitoring, and tissue collection.
• Perform basic data analysis and assist with bioinformatic workflows under the guidance of senior lab members.
• Maintain laboratory records, sample databases, and inventory; order supplies and reagents.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety, IACUC, and IRB protocols; maintain equipment and a safe, organized laboratory environment.
• Prepare figures and summaries of results for lab meetings and contribute to manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

What This Job Offers

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