The USC Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, in partnership with the Eli and Edythe Broad Center for Regenerative Medicine, is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to join their ASCEND Shared Resource Laboratory. This facility is CIRM-funded and aims to democratize science by making stem cell technologies accessible, with a focus on organoid culture and modeling. The role involves both creating educational materials and producing organoid models.
Requirements
- cell culture techniques
- Previous experience in course development
- Previous experience in higher level educational topics (CRISPR, tissue engineering scRNAseq, bioinformatics, spatial transcriptomics, cell and gene therapy)
- Expertise in growth and characterization of human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSC)
- Previous experience with routine molecular biology techniques such as qRT-PCR, IF, nucleic acid and protein extraction
- Fully competent and proficient in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment and independently able to perform complex procedures and techniques with accuracy.
- Advanced knowledge of research procedures, equipment and analysis methods.
Responsibilities
- Create innovative educational materials
- Deliver educational modules to trainees
- Produce organoid models from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs)
- Perform stem cell culture, expand cells, and produce organoids
- Conducts laboratory activities in a safe, reproducible, standardized, and ethical manner
- Keep accurate and detailed notes and follow best TC standards and practices
- Previous experience in course development
Other
- Teaches classes and helps with advertising and recruitment for basic level and intermediate level classes offered by ASCEND
- Helps prepare and present SOPs and lecture material for workshops and classes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and public speaking ability
- Has a flexible schedule including working weekends on a semi-regular basis
- Undergraduate or MS degree in a life sciences field
