USC Research Lab Technician I, Retina Research Lab, Los Angeles
The Lee Retina Lab at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, is hiring a Research Lab Technician I, a USC retina lab technician role. Freshers are eligible with a Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience or a related field and basic laboratory experience.
Job Details
Company: University of Southern California, Department of Ophthalmology (Lee Retina Lab)
Position: Research Lab Technician I
Location: USC Health Sciences Campus, Los Angeles (on-site)
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience
Experience: Freshers eligible (coursework, research, or employment laboratory experience accepted)
USC Retina Lab Technician Job Description
The lab is seeking a Research Lab Technician I to support ongoing research under the supervision of the principal investigator. The USC retina lab technician will assist with experiments, cell culture, animal research, and daily laboratory operations. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently after training and collaboratively with the research team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory experiments and prepare reagents, buffers, and samples according to established protocols.
- Maintain cell cultures using aseptic technique and monitor culture quality.
- Assist with animal handling, colony records, tissue collection, and approved research procedures after required training.
- Assist with molecular and cellular assays, tissue processing, staining, and microscopy as trained.
- Maintain accurate experimental records, organize data, and communicate results to the research team.
- Monitor supplies, maintain equipment and clean work areas, and follow laboratory safety and research protocols.
USC Retina Lab Technician Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Basic laboratory experience through coursework, research, or employment; careful recordkeeping and attention to detail.
- Effective communication, organizational, and teamwork skills; ability to follow written protocols and learn new techniques.
- Willingness to work with cell cultures and research animals and complete required safety and animal research training.
USC Retina Lab Technician Salary
USD 22.43 per hour
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular biology, tissue staining, or fluorescence microscopy.
- Experience handling laboratory mice, maintaining colony records, or supporting retinal or vision research.
Work Location and Environmental Conditions: This position requires on-site work at the USC Health Sciences Campus in Los Angeles. Work includes cell culture rooms requiring aseptic technique and animal facilities, with appropriate personal protective equipment and required training. The technician must follow USC and department safety, environmental, infection control, animal care, and workplace conduct requirements.
About the Lee Retina Lab
The Lee Retina Lab in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California conducts laboratory research focused on the retina and retinal disease. The USC retina lab technician works closely with this team on retinal research.
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