Research Lab Specialist

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine is seeking a Research Lab Specialist on-site at the University Park Campus in Los Angeles, CA.

The role supports projects on developing and using microphysiological systems for cardiac disease modeling, collaborating with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Strong aseptic technique and 5+ years of lab experience are required; opportunities to train staff and manage data are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic technique.
• Minimum of 5 years in a lab setting.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, expand, differentiate, and cryopreserve human stem cells and primary cells.
• Inventory and ordering lab supplies.
• Maintenance of equipment, including cell culture incubators and biosafety cabinets.
• Protocol documentation.
• Handling and disposing of hazardous waste.
• Assistance with data management.
• Training new lab personnel.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Aseptic technique

Lab experience

Education

Graduate study

Tools

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Microfluidic fabrication

Stem cell culture

Job description

USCDepartment of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicineis seeking aResearch Lab Specialist. Working directly under the supervision of theMegan McCain, the Research Lab Specialist works closely with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers tosupport projects related to developing and using microphysiological systems for cardiac disease modeling.

The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail-oriented.The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable.Experience in aseptic technique is required. Experience in human stem cell or primary cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, and/or fabrication of microfluidic devices is preferred.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Maintenance, expansion, differentiation, and cryopreservation of human stem cells and primary cells
• Inventory and ordering lab supplies
• Maintenance of equipment, including cell culture incubators and biosafety cabinets
• Protocol documentation
• Handling and disposing of hazardous waste
• Assistance with data management
• Training new lab personnel

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to multi-task effectively and demonstrate strong organizational skills
• A cooperative and team-oriented attitude
• Experience in aseptic technique
• 5 years of experience working in lab

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in human stem cell or primary cell culture, flow cytometry, microscopy, and/or fabrication of microfluidic devices
• 7 years of lab experience

Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, includingadherence to theworkplaceCode of Conduct and Compliance Plan.

This position ison-siteand employee must report to work at theUSC University Park Campus in Los Angeles, CAwhen scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is$72,504.01 - $99,997.09 When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Related graduate study, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 5 years

Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods and ability to supervise on a regular or project basis