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University of Southern California

Research Lab Technician I

University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Research Lab Technician I University of Southern California

Maternal Child Adolescent Virology Research Laboratory at USC Pediatrics is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician I. The position reports to the Associate Professor of Research Pediatrics and works closely with the Research Laboratory Technician II, graduate students, and undergraduate students.

Essential Job Duties

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 bloodborne 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

Location: USC Health Science Campus, 1333 San Pablo St, BMT B12, Los Angeles, CA 90033. This is a fully on‑site position.

Work hours: 37.5 hours per week. Employees 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.

Hourly rate range: $21.61 – $27.76 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications.

To apply, please visit the University of Southern California Careers page.

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