University of Southern California · 3 weeks ago
Research Lab Technician I
Los Angeles, CA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.61/hr - $27.76/hr
0+ years expThe University of Southern California is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician I for their Maternal Child Adolescent Virology Research Laboratory. The successful candidate will support laboratory operations under the supervision of the Associate Professor of Research Pediatrics, performing various experimental and analytical tasks.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Preparing experimental materials using laboratory protocols and safety guidelines
Handling and disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols
Setting up and operating standard and complex laboratory equipment
Maintaining accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments
Performing experimental analysis and interpretations
Stocking and maintaining laboratory supplies, including monitoring inventory levels and orders
Maintaining laboratory environment in orderly and operable conditions
Performing laboratory procedures using proper blood borne pathogen safety under the direction of the USC Safety office, the laboratory director, and laboratory supervisor
Maintaining biorepository to include: electronic system, alarm system, liquid nitrogen tanks, and ultra-low freezers
Participating in rotating call to cover maternal deliveries, clinical study participation, and emergency biorepository maintenance approximately 50% of after-hours including weekends and holidays
Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan
Qualification
Required
High school Laboratory experience
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Practices a high level of integrity and honesty
A cooperative and team-oriented attitude
Preferred
B.S. degree
Specialized technical training in laboratory skills
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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