Research Lab Technician I, Fullerton, Ca

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,” which is comprised of the faculty, staff, and students that make the university a great place to work.  

The USC Dana and David Dornsife College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is seeking a fixed-term Research Technician I in the Biological Sciences. The largest and oldest of the USC schools, USC Dornsife functions as the academic core of the university, offering courses and advancing knowledge across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Department of Biological Sciences has many research labs that carry out NIH R01-supported studies.

Responsibilities:

• Perform cloning and mutagenesis, protein expression and purification, crystallization screening, and structural analysis of proteins involved in cancer and immunity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, crystallization screening, and structural analysis of proteins

Salary range: The hourly rate for this position is $22.43. 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.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Documents and Additional Information:

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Fixed-term position.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of (5) five business days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions after six months of employment; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent, Combined experience/education as a 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.