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Research Lab Technician I

USC Otolaryngology, US💼 Full-time💰 $22–$22🗓 2026-08-10 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support molecular biology research on head and neck cancer mechanisms using patient samples and pre-clinical models.

Role type

Junior research lab technician (wet lab focus)

Builds

Experimental data and biological samples for cancer research

Domain

Oncology / Molecular Biology / Pre-clinical research

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

cell culture, qPCR, immunohistochemical staining, DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation, light microscopy, fluorescence microscopy, basic rodent surgical procedures, hazardous waste disposal, laboratory inventory management

Preferred skills

master's degree in cancer biology, molecular biology, physiology, immunology, bioinformatics, or computational biology, 1+ year experience in cell culture or rodent models

Technologies

qPCR, fluorescence microscopy, standard laboratory equipment

Responsibilities

Prepare experimental materials and chemical solutions, collect and sterilize dishware, operate standard laboratory equipment, maintain accurate procedure records, stock and monitor laboratory supplies, maintain laboratory environment order

Seniority

Entry-level / Junior

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