Research Lab Technician I
- Pay
- $22 – $24 per hour
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Experience
- 1+ year
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Listed
- 29 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- blood processing
- cell isolation
- cell culture
- biosafety procedures
Also useful
- SOP maintenance
- inventory management
About the role
The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California was founded in 1971 and has been continuously designated by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a distinguished tradition of collaborative research and serves as a major regional and national resource for cancer research, prevention, treatment, and education.
Position Summary
The Flow Cytometry and Immune Monitoring Core (FCIM) at USC Norris Cancer Center s is seeking a lab assistant who can support core operation and maintenance. The successful candidate should have: 1) self-motivated, customer service-oriented personality, 2) excellent oral and written communication skills to work with researchers and 3) at least 1-year hands on experiences in basic and/or clinical research, particularly blood processing, cell isolation and culturing.
.Job Accountabilities
Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Lab Technician I will provide routine and specialized laboratory support for FCIM users and services. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Preparing reagents, biological specimens, and other laboratory materials
- Monitoring laboratory inventory and assisting with the ordering and receipt of supplies and reagents
- Following established laboratory protocols, biosafety procedures, and institutional research and safety requirements
- Maintaining core equipment and ensuring that work areas are clean, organized, and properly supplied
- Maintaining laboratory files, records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Participating in laboratory meetings and contributing to a collaborative research environment
- Handling and disposing of hazardous and nonhazardous materials in accordance with established safety protocols
- Assisting with data entry and the processing, storage, tracking, and inventory management of patient specimens
- Assisting with the coordination and preparation of training sessions and seminars
- Performing other related duties as assigned.
The hourly rate range for this position is $22.43/hr - $24/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 consideration.
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
- Notice of Non-discrimination
- Employment Equity
- Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report
- USC is a smoke-free environment
- Digital Accessibility
Additional information
If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser:
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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, or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
From USC's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 11, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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