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Research Lab Technician II

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, USA
Full-time
Junior · 2+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, neuroscience, chemistry, psychology, public health, or a related scientific discipline
  • Ability to follow laboratory protocols, research procedures, and standard operating practices
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Experience maintaining accurate records, spreadsheets, or research documentation
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and work independently under supervision
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience working in a laboratory, academic research, or clinical research environment
  • Experience handling biological samples, maintaining laboratory inventories, or supporting experimental workflows
  • Familiarity with research databases, REDCap, or basic data management practices
  • Interest in Alzheimer’s disease, neuroscience, neuroinflammation, biomarkers, aging, or translational medicine
  • Experience supporting federally funded or NIH-supported research projects
  • Exposure to basic laboratory techniques, scientific literature review, or research reporting activities.
  • The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. The candidate must follow established USC and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the Workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
  • This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours may be subject to change depending on business needs.
  • The hourly budgeted range for this position is $25.71 - $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.
  • USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
  • We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
  • Notice of Non-discrimination
  • Employment Equity
  • Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report
  • USC is a smoke-free environment
  • Digital Accessibility
  • If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
  • https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$149467.htmld

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience working in a laboratory, academic research, or clinical research environment
  • Experience handling biological samples, maintaining laboratory inventories, or supporting experimental workflows
  • Familiarity with research databases, REDCap, or basic data management practices
  • Interest in Alzheimer’s disease, neuroscience, neuroinflammation, biomarkers, aging, or translational medicine
  • Experience supporting federally funded or NIH-supported research projects
  • Exposure to basic laboratory techniques, scientific literature review, or research reporting activities.
  • The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be decisive and adaptable. The candidate must follow established USC and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the Workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan.
  • This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours may be subject to change depending on business needs.
  • The hourly budgeted range for this position is $25.71 - $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.
  • USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
  • We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
  • Notice of Non-discrimination
  • Employment Equity
  • Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report
  • USC is a smoke-free environment
  • Digital Accessibility
  • https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$149467.htmld

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