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The Megan McCain Lab in the Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is seeking a motivated and highly organized Research Lab Technician III. Dr. McCain’s group leverages techniques in tissue engineering to understand mechanisms of development and disease on the cell and tissue level. They develop and utilize tools that can probe structure-function relationships in engineered cells and tissues across multiple spatial and temporal scales.

The Research Lab Tech III will:

Supervise unit employees and/or student workers, as assigned.
Plan and conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Independently performs non-routine and complex research laboratory procedures and techniques.
Maintains accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments. Provides analyses and interpretations of results for review by supervisor. May contribute to the writing of technical papers.
Provides input and updates on progress of research and makes recommendations for modification as appropriate.
Selects, modifies or adapts equipment and procedures to specific research needs. Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory and scientific equipment. Troubleshoots equipment problems and performs standard repairs.
Controls equipment and supplies inventory.
Prepares chemical solutions for experimental use.
Researches, compiles and evaluates background information to enhance planning and design of experiments. Stays current in field of research to contribute to research planning and design activities and equipment planning.

The hourly rate range for this position is $31.21 - $39.78. 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 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.

USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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.

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