USC's Alfred Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to implement and conduct technical research projects, analyze data, and maintain laboratory operations.
Requirements
- Experience in HPLC and MS would be desirable
- Experience with molecular techniques (e.g. RT-PCR, flow cytometry and Western Blots)
- Experience in animal handling
- Experience in HPLC
- Experience in cellular activity
- Tissue culture work and RT-PCR
- A working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocol is also required.
Responsibilities
- Implement plans and designs of technical research projects independently and in consultation with the supervisor.
- Conducts both biological and analytical experiments in consultation with the supervisor to compile and evaluate data sources.
- Maintain and conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols.
- Analyzes and evaluates research data utilizing computers and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research.
- Literature search using all available resources, including electronic, regarding new methodology and experimental design in consultation with the supervisor.
- Conduct research experiments involving animals, including drug administration and tissue harvesting. Tissues will be harvested and analyzed using histological evaluation, microscopy, and immunohistochemistry.
- Develops and maintains basic laboratory safety and bloodborne pathogen safety under the direction of the USC Safety Office and more experienced laboratory staff.
Other
- Supervises the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
- Makes recommendations to enhance experimental capabilities
- Supervises the maintenance of all safety and protocol compliance records. Ensure that all laboratory members have updated safety and protocol assurance
- Outstanding record keeping in compliance with laboratory SOP
- Supervises the laboratory activities and compliance measure mandated by the University
