Specialized Laboratory Technician

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking an experienced Specialized Lab technician to join the Darrin Lee laboratory team. The Darrin Lee laboratory has grown in size and complexity requiring someone to provide leadership and coordinate research protocols with a multidisciplinary team, as well as supervise and oversee research projects, lab staff and lab operations. This position is integral to our research in neuroelectrophysiology, neuroprosthetics, neuroscience, and biomedical engineering. The successful candidate will have experience in conducting biomedical research experiments. The candidate will perform advanced research projects using models of cancer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science or Art in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or relevant fields with 2 years of experience.
• Strong prior experience working with animal models, cell culture, protein/gene expression in brain tumors is highly desirable.
• Proficient in working with computer software, databases, and statistics.
• Ability to work in team.
• Effective and professional communication with lab members and with the PI.

Hourly Range

The hourly range for this position is $26.38 - $35.15 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.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 4 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Degree in directly related specialized scientific field. Previous specialized laboratory experience, knowledgeable in use of specialized laboratory equipment. Working knowledge of lab procedures, techniques and testing related to specialized scientific field. Computer literacy.