Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the University of Southern California seeks a Research Lab Technician II to support NIH-funded work on noncoding RNAs in tobacco-related diseases. The role emphasizes understanding regulatory functions of noncoding RNAs in health and disease and hands-on molecular biology techniques.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in molecular biology, computational biology, computer sciences, bioinformatics, or related fields, plus proficiency in R

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of regulatory function of noncoding RNAs in controlling gene expression in health and disease states.
• Hands-on experience with routine molecular biology techniques.
• Familiarity with pre-processing and analysis of 'omics' data, including RNA-seq and miRNA-seq.

Responsibilities

• Assist with NIH-funded research on noncoding RNAs in tobacco-related diseases.
• Contribute to data preprocessing and analysis of omics datasets.

Skills

R

Python

Linux bash

Cloud computing

Database management

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, computational biology, computer sciences, bioinformatics, or related disciplines

Job description

The Department of Population and Public Health Sciences is in search of a Research Lab Technician II who can assist with an ongoing NIH-funded research on the role of noncoding RNAs in tobacco-related diseases. We look for a competitive individual who has a detailed understanding of the regulatory function of noncoding RNAs in controlling gene expression in health and disease states. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of and hands-on experience with routine molecular biology techniques, and familiarity with pre-processing and analysis of 'omics' data, including RNA-seq and miRNA-seq.

The successful candidate will have a B.S. degree in molecular biology, computational biology, computer sciences, bioinformatics, or related disciplines. Proficiency in R and/or Python and familiarity with bash/Linux command-line, cloud cluster computing, and database management, and possession of programming skills are highly desirable.

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.71 - $31.30. 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: Associate's degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols. Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.