Clinical Lab Assistant - $19-19 per hour

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Clinical Lab Assistant for a job in Huntington Park, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Clinical Lab Assistant Discipline: Allied Health Professional Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Staff The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Southern California (USC Norris) was founded in 1971 and has been continuously funded as an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973. USC Norris has a rich tradition of collaborative research and serves as a major regional and national resource for cancer research, prevention, treatment and education. The PI of the lab is Dr. Michael R. Lieber with 50 years of experience in biochemistry and molecular biology. Cindy Y. Okitsu, M.S. is a research technician II with 40 years of experience in molecular biology. Go Watanabe, Ph.D. is a Research Associate with 20 years of research experience. The Lieber lab is focused on understanding DNA damage and DNA repair in humans as these relate to cancer, aging, and the immune system. Job Accountabilities: Experiments are focused on questions specified in Dr. Lieber’s grants. These include studies of DNA repair proteins and enzymes. The person hired will learn to express proteins in human cell lines, purify proteins, and document their status (purity and enzyme activity). The person hired will analyze DNA sequence and protein sequence data. The person hired will prepare reagents and monitor equipment needed for experiments. Successful Candidates Must Demonstrate: Practical skills in laboratory research in a biochemical and molecular biology lab. The hourly rate range for this position is $18.89 - $19.00. 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: Less than high school Minimum Experience: 0 - 6 months Minimum Field of Expertise: Must be able to follow detailed instructions, oral and written, and read labels USC is a smoke-free environment 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 con sider 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. Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Plan Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination USC is an E-Verify Employer Digital Accessibility 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: USC Keck Job ID REQ20132474. Posted job title: Research Clinical Lab Assistant About Keck Medicine of USC Keck Medicine of USC combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. We provide care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and 100 clinics in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

Location: Huntington Park, CA, US

Posted Date: 1/17/2025