Specialized Laboratory Technician
Company: USC
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
This position is located in San Diego, CA. The USC Keck School
of Medicine - Alzheimer\s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) is
an academic institute committed to advancing the development of new
treatments for Alzheimer\s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical
trials.ATRI is looking for a full time Specialized Laboratory
Technician to support the Biomarker Laboratory and Biorepository.
Under supervision of the Lab Manager, you will perform a variety of
laboratory procedures involving molecular biology approaches to AD
research. You will build clinical research skills while working
both independently and as a reliable team member.Responsibilities
Overview:Plays a vital role in processing our research samples,
which is the primary focus of the position. Receives, processes,
and banks human clinical trial samples following trial specific
guidelines. Utilizes and maintains clinical trial databases to
inventory samples and store relevant specimen data. Assists with
ongoing clinical trial sample management as well as new clinical
trial startup activities.Provides general lab support to meet the
goals and objectives for the Biomarker Unit, including but not
limited to: managing freezer inventories, ordering supplies and
maintaining inventory levels, as well as maintaining key lab
automated equipment. Complies with quality control policies and
procedures, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and
Environmental Health & Safety (EH) regulations.Critical skills:
Attention to detail and accuracy. Self directed and resourceful;
able to troubleshoot both technically and intellectually while
understanding relevant scientific, molecular, and technical
disciplines. Strong oral and written communication skills. Minimum
Experience:Bachelor\s Degree in a relevant life sciences field.
Combined experience and education as as a substitute for minimum
education requirements. Four years of previous laboratory
experience. Experience in performing standard research techniques
and in the operation and maintenance of various lab equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Preferred Experience:Seven years of previous laboratory
experience.Proficiency in Laboratory Information Management Systems
(LIMS) and databases. Location: San Diego, CASalary is dependent on
education and experience.Minimum Education: Bachelor\s
degreeMinimum Experience: 4 yearsMinimum 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.USC is an equal opportunity,
affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other
characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC will consider
for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in
a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair
Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. We provide reasonable
accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process
should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or
by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as
confidential to the extent permitted by law.Read USC\s Clery Act
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