University of Southern California · 2 months ago
Specialized Laboratory Technician
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$26.42/hr - $35.87/hr
4+ years expThe University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute is seeking a Specialized Laboratory Technician to support their Biomarker Laboratory and Biorepository. The role involves processing research samples, maintaining lab inventories, and supporting clinical trial management, while ensuring compliance with quality control policies.
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Responsibilities
Plays a vital role in processing our research samples, which is the primary focus of the position. Receives, processes, and banks human clinical trial samples following trial specific guidelines. Utilizes and maintains clinical trial databases to inventory samples and store relevant specimen data. Assists with ongoing clinical trial sample management as well as new clinical trial startup activities
Provides general lab support to meet the goals and objectives for the Biomarker Unit, including but not limited to: managing freezer inventories, ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels, as well as maintaining key lab automated equipment. Complies with quality control policies and procedures, such as Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) and Enivornmental Health & Safety (EH&S) regulations
Critical skills: Attention to detail and accuracy. Self directed and resourceful; able to troubleshoot both technically and intellectually while understanding relevant scientific, molecular, and technical disciplines. Strong oral and written communication skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant life sciences field
Four years of previous laboratory experience
Experience in performing standard research techniques and in the operation and maintenance of various lab equipment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Attention to detail and accuracy
Self directed and resourceful; able to troubleshoot both technically and intellectually while understanding relevant scientific, molecular, and technical disciplines
Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Seven years of previous laboratory experience
Proficiency in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and databases
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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