Research Lab Technician I
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Research Laboratory Technician I
Maternal Child Adolescent Virology Research Laboratory at USC Pediatrics is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician I. Working directly under the supervision of the Associate Professor of Research Pediatrics, the Research Laboratory Technician I works closely with the Research Laboratory Technician Ill, Supervisor, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
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 adaptable. Candidates should have experience working in a BSL2 laboratory.
Essential Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
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
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
B.S. degree
Specialized technical training in laboratory skills
This position is fully on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus, 1333 San Pablo St, BMT B12, Los Angeles, CA 90033 when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs. Weekly schedule is 37.5 hours. Employee will participate in on-call schedule to cover maternal deliveries, clinical study participation, and biorepository maintenance approximately 50% of after-hours, including weekends and University holidays.
The hourly rate range for this position is $21.61 - $24.14 - $27.76. 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: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written
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 uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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Maternal Child Adolescent Virology Research Laboratory at USC Pediatrics is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician I. Working directly under the supervision of the Associate Professor of Research Pediatrics, the Research Laboratory Technician I works closely with the Research Laboratory Technician Ill, Supervisor, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
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 adaptable. Candidates should have experience working in a BSL2 laboratory.
Essential Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To
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
Required Qualifications
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 Qualifications
B.S. degree
Specialized technical training in laboratory skills
This position is fully on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus, 1333 San Pablo St, BMT B12, Los Angeles, CA 90033 when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs. Weekly schedule is 37.5 hours. Employee will participate in on-call schedule to cover maternal deliveries, clinical study participation, and biorepository maintenance approximately 50% of after-hours, including weekends and University holidays.
The hourly rate range for this position is $21.61 - $24.14 - $27.76. 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: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written
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 uschr@usc.edu. 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
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