Part-Time Research Lab Technician — Molecules, Mice & Data

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks a part-time Research Lab Technician for Dr. Dongshi Chen’s lab at the Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, tissue culture, and routine molecular biology tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong data management, communication, and computer skills, plus willingness to learn and contribute to COPD-related lung research. 20 hours per week, on site, with grant-funded terms.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: B.S. or B.A. degrees are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general laboratory tasks including mouse colony maintenance and genotyping.
• Perform molecular biology, biochemistry, histological/imaging as part of routine work.
• Maintain data records and communicate results clearly to the team.
• Participate in ongoing laboratory research and learn more about the project.

Skills

Data management

Record keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Molecular biology software

Education

High school or equivalent

B.S./B.A. preferred

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Nucleic acid extraction

Histology equipment

Micropipettes

Job description

University of Southern California seeks a part-time Research Lab Technician for Dr. Dongshi Chen’s lab at the Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves mouse colony maintenance, genotyping, tissue culture, and routine molecular biology tasks.

The ideal candidate will have strong data management, communication, and computer skills, plus willingness to learn and contribute to COPD-related lung research. 20 hours per week, on site, with grant-funded terms.