Research Lab Tech III/Supervisor

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 89,430,000 - 113,987,000; Full time

Job summary

The Megan McCain Lab at USC Keck School of Medicine is seeking a motivated Research Lab Technician III to support tissue engineering research on cell and tissue levels. The role involves supervising staff, planning experiments, performing complex procedures, maintaining records, and contributing to data interpretation and planning.

Main tasks include equipment operation, solution preparation, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• Experience with laboratory safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unit employees and/or student workers as assigned.
• Plan and conduct research experiments in accordance with safety protocols.
• Independently perform non-routine and complex procedures and techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures and results for supervisor review.
• Prepare chemical solutions for experimental use.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Megan McCain Lab in the Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is seeking a motivated and highly organized Research Lab Technician III. Dr. McCain’s group leverages techniques in tissue engineering to understand mechanisms of development and disease on the cell and tissue level. They develop and utilize tools that can probe structure-function relationships in engineered cells and tissues across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

The Research Lab Tech III will: Supervise unit employees and/or student workers, as assigned. Plan and conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Independently performs non-routine and complex research laboratory procedures and techniques. Maintains accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments. Provides analyses and interpretations of results for review by supervisor. May contribute to the writing of technical papers. Provides input and updates on progress of research and makes recommendations for modification as appropriate. Selects, modifies or adapts equipment and procedures to specific research needs. Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory and scientific equipment. Troubleshoots equipment problems and performs standard repairs. Controls equipment and supplies inventory. Prepares chemical solutions for experimental use. Researches, compiles and evaluates background information to enhance planning and design of experiments. Stays current in field of research to contribute to research planning and design activities and equipment planning.

The hourly rate range for this position is $31.21 - $39.78.

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: Bachelor's degree And Specialized/technical training Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Fully competent and proficient in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment and independently able to perform complex procedures and techniques with accuracy. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Skills: Advanced knowledge of research procedures, equipment and analysis methods.

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