Research Lab Technician II

$48,318 - $50,398/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 in various research projects focused on understanding transcriptional mechanisms of human diseases. The role requires performing advanced genomic and epigenomic experiments, providing laboratory support, and collaborating with team members to report and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Perform genomic and epigenomic experiments using cutting-edge molecular biology techniques (e.g. ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, RNA-seq, CRISPR/Cas9, Hi-C, Micro-C, DNA methylation) in human cells
• Execute experiments with the use of antibodies (western blots, immunoprecipitations, etc) and with standard molecular biology techniques (such as PCR amplification, DNA extraction, cloning, and gel electrophoresis)
• Learn new techniques quickly and maintain strict attention to details of experimental protocols
• Provide general and specific laboratory support such as ordering supplies, coordinating lab safety, organizing laboratory materials and supplies, and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Possess excellent organizational and communication skills to collaborate successfully in the multi-lab nature of this project
• Write, report, and present experimental results
• Work with other lab members to perform experiments and share research findings and skills
• Utilize standard word processing programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Requirements

• Bachelor or master's degree
• 2+ years of lab experience
• Familiarity with genomic next generation sequencing technologies and epigenomic assays
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong motivation to contribute to biomedical research
• Experience with simple database programs or other bioinformatic programs is not essential but would be helpful

Benefits

• Full-time position with flexible hours depending on experimental demands
• Hourly rate range of $23.23 - $24.23