Research Laboratory Technician I

Maternal Child Adolescent Virology Research Laboratory at USC Pediatrics is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician I. Working directly under the supervision of the Associate Professor of Research Pediatrics, the Research Laboratory Technician I works closely with the Research Laboratory Technician Ill, Supervisor, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

The successful candidate will be motivated, pro-active, resourceful, and detail-oriented. The position requires excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to be adaptable. Candidates should have experience working in a BSL2 laboratory.

Essential job duties include, but are not limited to:

•    Preparing experimental materials using laboratory protocols and safety guidelines

• Handling and disposing of hazardous and non-hazardous materials in accordance with safety protocols

• Setting up and operating standard and complex laboratory equipment

• Maintaining accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments

• Performing experimental analysis and interpretations

• Stocking and maintaining laboratory supplies, including monitoring inventory levels and orders

• Maintaining laboratory environment in orderly and operable conditions

• Performing laboratory procedures using proper blood borne pathogen safety under the direction of the USC Safety office, the laboratory director, and laboratory supervisor

• Maintaining biorepository to include: electronic system, alarm system, liquid nitrogen tanks, and ultra-low freezers

• Participating in rotating call to cover maternal deliveries, clinical study participation, and emergency biorepository maintenance approximately 50% of after-hours including weekends and holidays

• Follows established USC and department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement, attendance, safety, environmental, and infection control guidelines, including adherence to the workplace Code of Conduct and Compliance Plan

Required Qualifications:

• High school Laboratory experience

• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.

• Practices a high level of integrity and honesty

• A cooperative and team-oriented attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. degree

• Specialized technical training in laboratory skills

This position is fully on-site and employee must report to work at the USC Health Science Campus, 1333 San Pablo St, BMT B12, Los Angeles, CA 90033 when scheduled. Work hours and on-site days may be subject to change depending on business needs. Weekly schedule is 37.5 hours. Employee will participate in on-call schedule to cover maternal deliveries, clinical study participation, and biorepository maintenance approximately 50% of after-hours, including weekends and University holidays.

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.61 - $24.14 - $27.76. 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

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 6 - 12 months, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience Minimum Field of Expertise: Ability to follow detailed instructions, oral and written Current employees apply here