Research Lab Technician I

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A Research Technician position is immediately available in the Hastings Center laboratories of Dr. Yao Wei Lu at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. The Lu lab is interested in studying the post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression in cardiovascular development and regeneration. The Huang lab is interested in elucidating the mechanisms and fate of stem cells in lung injury and repair. The appointee will assist with general laboratory tasks, ordering and maintaining stocks of supplies. The successful applicant will be expected to have excellent data management, record keeping, communication, team building, and computer skills with basic molecular biology programs and spreadsheets, data analysis and graphing. The appointee will be encouraged to learn more and to participate in the laboratory research . Hourly range: The hourly rate range for this position is $22.43 - $23.92. 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 Preferred Education: Associate degree Preferred Experience: 1-2 years experience working in the wet lab. Proficiency in animal work, and use of basic laboratory equipment Preferred Field of Expertise: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols. Knowledge of computer analysis techniques. 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 If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://wd5.myworkday.com/usc/d/inst/1$9925/9925$149419.htmld

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