Research Lab Tech II

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full time
The Department of Translational Genomics is seeking a motivated full-time Research Lab Technician II. The successful candidate will have significant experience in a research laboratory setting with demonstrated knowledge and competency in various key functional areas, particularly in cancer genomics, transcriptomics, and cell biology, with an emphasis on experimental optimization and execution. Candidates will have a quantitative, engineering, or computational background and will be involved in mentored bioinformatics analysis of next-generation sequencing data. The successful applicant must possess and demonstrate a willingness to learn and employ new skill sets that will contribute to the PIs research program (both technically and intellectually) as he/she will be expected to contribute to the overall success and growth of the laboratory objectives. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal communication skill with high emphasis on collaboration, a meticulous attention to details, competent at working independently, and the ability to easily adapt to a wide scope of projects. Preferred Qualifications:
  • 2 years of experience working in a molecular laboratory.
  • Bachelors degree with demonstrated strong curriculum in quantitative biology including engineering, computational science, and biostatistics.
  • Experience with high throughput molecular biology techniques.
  • Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.
  • Working knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and protocols.
  • Provides general laboratory assistance to support research activities.
  • Conducts research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
  • Performs assignments which are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction.
  • Compiles data and computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests and techniques. The hourly rate range for this position is $ $23.00. 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 candidates 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. Please be advised candidates will be asked to provide writing samples and perform simple lab research procedures as part of the interviewing process. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to work in a team-oriented environment and provide cutting-edge high throughput genomics services to the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and its affiliates.
    Minimum Education: Associate's degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Experience: 2 yearsMinimum 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.


  • Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full time

    The Research Lab Tech II reports to Dr. Lucio Comai and works as part of a research team. This person will provide laboratory assistance to support studies on the mechanistic basis of nucleotide expansion diseases and participate in an innovative small molecule therapy developed in the lab. The final candidate will conduct research experiments in accordance...

  • Research Associate II

    1 month ago


    Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionCedars-Sinai Medical Center is an organization known nationally for excellence in Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment, research, and education. Dr.Wolf's laboratory is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate II interested in the innate inflammatory responses of myeloid cells to join the Department of Biomedical Sciences and the...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionWhen the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai, and it's just one of the many reasons we rank as one of the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. From...

  • Research Associate II

    1 month ago


    Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionWorking under direct supervision, as a Research Associate II, you will perform routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. You will participate in research activities involving all aspects of the research process, to include, but not...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY: Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Associate/Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II will participate in research activities involving all aspects...

  • Research Associate II

    2 months ago


    Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionGrow your career at Cedars-SinaiThe Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionAre you a hardworking and dedicated research professional interested in being part of breakthrough Research?When you join Cedars-Sinai, you become part of a team that is at the forefront of medical advancements and life-saving medical and scientific breakthroughs. Cedars-Sinai is one of the leading institutes for driven research funding from...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Working under direct supervision, the Manufacturing Associate/Research Associate II performs routine and increasingly complex laboratory tasks and procedures and develops technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to research projects. The Research Associate II will participate in research activities involving all aspects of...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full time

    The laboratory of Albert Y. Han, MD/PhD in the Department of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery is seeking a talented individual to join as a research technician. The Han lab studies molecular mechanisms of head and neck cancer utilizing patient samples as well as pre-clinical models. The research technician will work closely with the team to collect and...

  • Research Lab Tech I

    2 weeks ago


    Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full time

    The laboratory of Dr. Fumito Ito at the Department of Surgery, USC Keck School of Medicine, is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join his team as a research assistant. The Ito lab focuses on developing more effective cancer immunotherapy and biomarker to monitor and predict response to immunotherapy using human samples and mouse models. The research...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full time

    USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Centers Clinical Investigations Support Office (CISO) is seeking a Research Coordinator II to join its team. The position serves as a lead, coordinating aspects of clinical research including study recruitment, scheduling of study-related tests and follow up of enrolled patients. This position requires a person with prior...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States University of Southern California (USC) Full time

    The Translational Imaging Center (TIC) at the University of Southern California (USC) is looking for a Research Lab Technician, to join a multi-disciplinary research team working on the development of next-generation microscopy tools, toward applications in a wide variety of biomedical research fields. The TIC at USC ), directed by Prof. Scott Fraser, and...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Clinical Research Coordinator II, you willworkindependently providing study coordination including screening of potential patients for protocol eligibility, presenting non-medical trial concepts and details, and participating in the informed consent process. You will be responsible for accurate and timely source documents, data...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States CEDARS-SINAI Full time

    Job Description Make a difference every single day At Cedars–Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Full time

    Job Description Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai The Angeles Clinic & Research Institute has established an international reputation for developing new cancer therapies, providing the best in experimental and traditional treatments, and expertly guiding and training the next generation of clinicians. Our board-certified fellowship-trained medical...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionWe invite you to consider this great opportunityWhen the work you do every single day has a crucial impact on the lives of others, every effort, every detail, and every second matters. This shared culture of happiness, passion, and dedication pulses through Cedars-Sinai.Dr. Omar Al-Louzi, MD is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Research...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionGrow your career at Cedars-SinaiThe Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States CEDARS-SINAI Full time

    Job Description Make a difference every single day At Cedars–Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionAs a Research Bioinformatician II, you will join the research team at the Center for Cardiac Arrest Prevention directed by Dr. Sumeet Chugh and located within the Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute. The overall goal of this Center is to predict and prevent sudden cardiac arrest, a mostly lethal condition. You will perform general...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Cedars-Sinai Full time

    Job DescriptionGrow your career at Cedars-SinaiThe Smidt Heart Institute reflects Cedars-Sinai's steadfast dedication to heart disease and research innovation giving patients access to the highest level of care. Year after year, thousands of people trust their hearts to Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Our cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and niche care...