Research Lab Lead: Synthetic Biology & Tissue Engineering

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 89,430,000 - 108,886,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Leonardo Morsut Lab seeks a motivated Research Lab Technician III to support cutting-edge synthetic biology projects. You will plan and perform experiments, maintain records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance multicellular tissue engineering research.

Responsibilities include cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, data analysis, and safety-compliant lab operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, biochemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Relevant laboratory research experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and standard molecular and cellular biology techniques is preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain attention to detail, and meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plans, conducts, and evaluates research experiments under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Performs cell culture, molecular biology, protein analysis, microscopy, and other laboratory procedures relevant to assigned projects.
• Prepares samples, reagents, media, solutions, and experimental materials.
• Collects, analyzes, documents, and presents experimental data.
• Maintains complete and accurate laboratory records and research documentation.
• Operates, maintains, calibrates, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment.
• Monitors laboratory supply inventory and purchases materials as needed.
• Ensures compliance with laboratory safety requirements and established research protocols.
• Assists with the development and improvement of experimental methods and procedures.
• Trains and provides technical guidance to students, researchers, and other laboratory personnel.
• Coordinates with laboratory members and collaborators to support ongoing research projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Biology degree

Job description

The University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Leonardo Morsut Lab seeks a motivated Research Lab Technician III to support cutting-edge synthetic biology projects. You will plan and perform experiments, maintain records, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance multicellular tissue engineering research.

Responsibilities include cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, data analysis, and safety-compliant lab operation.