Specialized Laboratory Technician
About The Position
The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. USC is consistently ranked among the nation’s most prestigious universities, and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology features one of the world’s best degree and research programs in gerontology. The USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology has an international reputation as a hub of aging research and with additional strong programs throughout the university, leads the way in defining and advancing the field of gerontology: https://gero.usc.edu The Leonard Davis School of Gerontology is seeking a reliable and self-motivated individual to join the Lee Lab. The research is focused on the molecular basis of aging and age-related diseases. Reporting directly to the Principal Investigator and collaborating with other team members, this unique opportunity will participate in cutting-edge aging research, specifically investigating the role of mitochondria in these processes. The successful candidate will explore novel microproteins encoded in the human mitochondrial genome and their molecular mechanisms related to aging and age-related diseases. With strong translational components, the projects also involve testing the effects of novel mitochondrial-encoded microproteins in age-related mouse models, including those for inflammaging and Alzheimer’s disease. The Specialized Laboratory Technician Performs moderate to complex specific laboratory procedures, testing, etc, utilizing techniques and technology related to the specialized scientific field (e.g. developing cellular models of aging; immunoassays including Western blotting and immunoprecipitation, performing biochemical assays with consistent high-quality test results ).
Requirements
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
- Minimum Experience: 4 years
- Minimum Field of Expertise: Previous specialized laboratory experience, knowledgeable in use of specialized laboratory equipment.
- Working knowledge of lab procedures, techniques and testing related to specialized scientific field. Computer literacy.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree with 3 years of research experience or a PhD.
- Proficiency in molecular and cellular biology and laboratory mice experimentation.
- Experience working in the higher education field is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Perform experiments to understand the mechanisms of mitochondrial-encoded microproteins using biochemical, molecular, and cellular analyses.
- Work with mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease and inflammation.
- Assist with data generation and analysis in related research projects.
- Contribute to various research projects in the laboratory and through external collaborations.
- Conduct basic laboratory maintenance.
- Plan and conduct highly technical and complex research projects, procedures, and analyses in collaboration with the PI and other lab members.
- Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyses, and outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of new research protocols and procedures or adapt existing protocols to the model.
- Contribute to the publication of findings and present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
- Basic laboratory maintenance.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Benefits
- Benefits include a competitive salary, and a rich array of USC benefits including healthcare (including dental and vision), 403(b), tuition reimbursement, national holidays, paid vacation, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
