Stem Cell Lab Specialist — Cardiac Disease Modeling

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

Job summary

The University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks a Research Lab Specialist to support projects using microphysiological systems for cardiac disease modeling. The role involves collaborating with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, maintaining stem cell cultures, and ensuring compliance with biosafety guidelines on USC's campus.

Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and adept at aseptic technique.

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic technique and cell culture is required.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a collaborative lab environment.
• Minimum 5 years of lab experience; preferred 7 years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, expand, differentiate, and cryopreserve human stem cells and primary cells.
• Inventory and order lab supplies; maintain equipment.
• Document protocols and manage hazardous waste.
• Assist with data management and train new lab personnel.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Lab experience

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Related graduate study

Combined experience/education

Tools

Cell culture equipment

Cryopreservation

Flow cytometry

Microscopy

Microfluidic device fabrication

Job description

The University of Southern California in Los Angeles seeks a Research Lab Specialist to support projects using microphysiological systems for cardiac disease modeling. The role involves collaborating with graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, maintaining stem cell cultures, and ensuring compliance with biosafety guidelines on USC's campus.

Ideal candidates are proactive, organized, and adept at aseptic technique.