Research Lab Tech III/Supervisor

The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) at the University of Southern California (USC) is currently seeking a talented and self-motivated Research Lab Technician III to join the laboratory of Dr. Hussein Yassine in the Department of Neurology.

This is a full-time position. The Research Lab Technician III will assist faculty with research studies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise unit employees and/or student workers, as assigned. Assist in recruitment, screening, hiring, orientation and training of unit staff. Evaluate employee performance and provides guidance and feedback. Counsel or discipline supervised employees, as required. Recommend stronger disciplinary action or terminate employees, if so assigned.
• Plan and conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Independently perform non-routine and complex research laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments. Provide analyses and interpretations of results for review by supervisor.
• Research, compile and evaluate background information to enhance planning and design of experiments. Stay current in field of research to contribute to research planning and design activities and equipment planning.
• May contribute to the writing of technical papers.
• Provide input and updates on progress of research and make recommendations for modification as appropriate.
• Select, modify, or adapt equipment and procedures to specific research needs. Operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory and scientific equipment. Troubleshoot equipment problems and perform standard repairs.
• Control equipment and supplies inventory. Recommend purchase, locate sources of supply, negotiate prices, and order equipment and supplies for funded research, proposals, graduate research and student labs. Maintain vendor contacts and backup purchase documentation files for reference or reporting, as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

The salary range for this position is $31.44 - $36.34 per hour. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Other:

Preferred Education:                   Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s

Preferred Experience:                  Laboratory equipment and protocols

Preferred Field of Expertise:      Culture studies, interpretation, and collection

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree And Specialized/technical training Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Skills: Fully competent and proficient in the operation of sophisticated scientific equipment and independently able to perform complex procedures and techniques with accuracy. Preferred Education: Master's degree Preferred Skills: Advanced knowledge of research procedures, equipment and analysis methods.