Ellison Medical Institute · 4 hours ago
Research Lab Technician II
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$72K/yr - $92K/yr
1+ years expEllison Medical Institute is a medical research and development center focused on advancing healthcare and cancer research. The Research Lab Technician II will be responsible for expanding and maintaining the cell line biobank and conducting in vitro assays to support novel cancer therapeutics drug discovery.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Expand and Maintain Cell Line Biobank: Involves handling 2D and 3D cell cultures from external and commercial sources, generating new primary tissue-derived cell lines, and keeping thorough records
Assist with Method Optimization: Methods include cell line generation, cell function, and cell type characterization
Execute in vitro Assays: Independently perform non-routine and complex research laboratory procedures and techniques
Support Projects Across the Institute: Work collaboratively with clinical research, microscopy, drug discovery and data analytics teams in support of cross-functional institute alignment
Establish and Maintain Standard Operating Procedures: Author and maintain SOPs as new methods and assays are developed
Participate in Team and Project Meetings: Compile results and present to colleagues to foster collaboration and drive progress
Utilize a Laboratory Information Management System and an Electronic Lab Notebook: A state-of-the-art system allows convenient inventory tracking and documenting of tasks and experiments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related life sciences field
1-2 years of cell culture experience
1-2 years of research lab experience
Experience in 2D and 3D cell culture
Ability to read and understand scientific literature to adapt/modify/optimize methods
Organization and record keeping abilities
Efficient time management
Communication skills needed to train others and present activities/results
Fundamental understanding of in vitro molecular biology lab techniques
Ability to analyze and plot data
Basic understanding of statistics
Familiarity with brightfield and fluorescent microscopy
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Ellison Medical Institute
Formerly known as the Ellison Institute of Technology Los Angeles, the Ellison Medical Institute strives to spark innovation, leverage technology, and drive interdisciplinary, patient-centered research to continually enhance health, reimagine and redefine cancer care, and transform lives.
51-200 employees
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