Research Lab Technician II USC Department of Neurological Surgery at Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Research Lab Technician II. Working directly under the supervision of Principal Investigator, and Lab Manager, the Research Lab Technician II works closely with the Tran Lab in a collaborative academic translational research environment. The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to make independent decisions and adapt. Candidates should have experience with cell culture or in vivo experiments. Essential Job Duties: Provides general laboratory assistance to support research activities. Conducts cell culture, assist in vivo surgeries, flow cytometry, and histology independently in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Performs assignments which are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction. Maintains accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments. Compiles data and computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests and techniques. Provides routine interpretations of analyses. Assist in laboratory and supplies monitoring, maintenance, and ordering. Conducts literature research to assist in planning and design of experiments. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields with 2 years of work experience. Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Life Sciences or related fields. Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal Ability to multi-task effectively and make sound and reasoned decisions Experience with histology, cancer biology, immunotherapies, or gene therapies are desired. 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. This position is on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus in Los Angeles, CA when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs. The hourly range for this position is $25.71 - $28.00. 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 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 consideration. Minimum Education: Associate's degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum 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. 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. 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