Research Lab Technician II — Craniofacial Biology

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

University of Southern California's Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician II to join Dr. Yang Chai's team.

The role involves hands-on experiments, data collection, and contributing to projects under supervision, with opportunities to lead defined components as you gain experience. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and analytical skills, comfort working independently after training, and prior wet-lab experience in molecular biology or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in biology, molecular biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research experiments under supervision of postdoctoral staff.
• Assist with planning, protocol optimization, troubleshooting, data collection & analysis.
• Assist with mouse colony management, including breeding and genotyping.
• May perform mouse procedures and surgeries following training and approved protocols.
• Participate in shared responsibilities for daily lab operations.
• Maintain accurate and organized experimental records.
• Maintain laboratory supplies and inventory.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Genotyping

Microscopy

Histology

Cell culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

Molecular biology techniques

Genotyping

Microscopy

Job description

University of Southern California's Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician II to join Dr. Yang Chai's team.

The role involves hands-on experiments, data collection, and contributing to projects under supervision, with opportunities to lead defined components as you gain experience. The ideal candidate has strong organizational and analytical skills, comfort working independently after training, and prior wet-lab experience in molecular biology or