Research Lab Tech II

$50,398 - $63,066/Yr

University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Laboratory Technician II position at the Keck School of Medicine's Laboratory of Immunoregulation involves providing essential laboratory support for research projects focused on mammalian innate immunity and drug development for infectious diseases. The role requires handling complex tasks with minimal supervision, including working with multi-drug resistant organisms and performing various laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research experiments following laboratory and safety protocols.
• Collects laboratory measurements and data.
• Computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests, and techniques.
• Performs cellular-based immune assays, and maintains mammalian, bacterial, or fungal cells.
• Performs flow cytometry.
• Performs drug treatments, weighing/monitoring, animal injections, tissue harvesting, and tissue/sample processing.
• Maintains accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments.
• Uses laboratory/computer equipment/statistical software to conduct analyses of experimental data.
• Provides routine interpretations of analyses.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment.
• Performs and arranges for basic repairs of laboratory equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions for experimental use.
• Handles and disposes of hazardous and non-hazardous materials following safety protocols.
• Maintains and organizes laboratory supplies and monitors inventory levels.
• Maintains research facility in orderly, operable condition.
• Maintains security and safety of laboratory equipment, samples, specimens, and data.
• Conducts library research to assist in the planning and design of experiments.
• Learns basic laboratory safety and completes institutional training requirements.
• Learns new techniques and maintains strict attention to detail of experimental protocol.
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills to collaborate successfully with the team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or specialized/technical training, or combined experience/education as a substitute for minimum education.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols.
• Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.
• Research animal handling experience.

Benefits

• Hourly rate range of $24.23 - $30.32 based on experience and qualifications.