University of Southern California · 2 months ago
Research Lab Technician II
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$24.46/hr - $25/hr
2+ years expThe University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to support its kidney research program. The role involves mouse husbandry, conducting animal studies, and managing lab compliance and maintenance tasks.
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Responsibilities
Perform a wide range of duties in support of kidney research program
Mouse husbandry procedures including maintenance of breeding colonies, weaning of litters, mouse identification, collection of tissue, blood, and urine, and maintenance of records in a computer database
Assist in planning, performance, and interpretation of animal studies
Perform experimental techniques including mouse surgeries, immunofluorescence, Western blotting, genotyping, quantitative PCR, bioinformatics, and advanced tissue clearing approaches after training
Lab management duties including ensuring animal research regulatory compliance, administration of IACIC protocols, general lab maintenance, ordering and reagent preparation and other duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science
Preferred Experience: 1 year of work in a basic science lab
Preferred Field of Expertise: Kidney and mouse research
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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