Research Lab Technician 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 Lab Technician II position at the Keck School of Medicine involves assisting with NIH-funded research focused on the role of noncoding RNAs in disease pathogenesis. The role requires a detailed understanding of gene expression regulation and familiarity with transcriptomic data analysis, including RNA-seq and miRNA-seq.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ongoing NIH-funded research on noncoding RNAs in disease pathogenesis.
• Pre-process and analyze transcriptomic data, including RNA-seq and miRNA-seq.
• Utilize programming skills in Python and R for data analysis.
• Manage and analyze data using bash/Linux command-line and cloud cluster computing.
• Interpret research data and provide routine analysis.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in computational biology, computer sciences, bioinformatics, or related disciplines.
• Proficiency in Python and R programming languages.
• Familiarity with bash/Linux command-line and cloud cluster computing.
• Experience in database management and programming skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with laboratory equipment and research protocols.
• Knowledge of computer analysis techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate ranging from $24.23 to $30.32.