Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a self-motivated Research Lab Technician II to support their Cancer Center. This role involves fulfilling key responsibilities in Immune Monitoring and Flow Cytometry services, requiring experience in basic or clinical research and excellent teamwork skills. The technician will contribute significantly to cancer research and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year hands-on experience in basic or clinical research.
• Team-oriented research experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn new technologies quickly, such as blood processing and cell isolation.
• Prepare, operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Process and store human specimens.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Cell isolation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in life science

High school or equivalent

Job description

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The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California (USC Norris) was founded in 1971 and has been continuously funded as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a rich tradition of collaborative research and serves as a major regional and national resource for cancer research, prevention, treatment and education.

The Flow Cytometry and Immune Monitoring Core (FCIM) at the USC Norris is seeking a self-motivated Research Lab Technician II to support clinical and laboratory research efforts at the Cancer Center. The successful candidate should have : 1) at least 1 year hands-on experienced in basic or clinical research, particularly isolation of primary cells; 2) team-oriented research experience; and 3) excellent oral and written communication skills and work well with people .

Job Accountabilities

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Research Lab Technician II will provide routine and specific laboratory support for Immune Monitoring and Flow Cytometry services. The responsibilities include (but are not limited) to:

• Learn new technologies quickly, such as blood processing and cell isolation.
• Prepare, operate and maintain equipment.
• Manage inventory of specimens.
• Process and store human specimens (e.g. blood, solid tumors, urine and stool).
• Order and maintain laboratory materials and supplies.
• Prepare technical reports, papers and presentations.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s Degree in life science

Preferred Experience: at least 2 year hands-on research experience in basic or clinical research, particularly isolation and culturing human PBMC from blood samples.

Supervises – Nature of Work

Preferred Field of Expertise: blood processing and isolation of human primary cells

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete the Workday application

The hourly rate range for this position is $24.50 - $26.55. 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 consideration.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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