The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Titus Family Department of Clinical Pharmacy, is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to support ongoing studies in immunogenomics, cancer genomics and therapeutics.

We are a translational genomics and experimental therapeutics lab focused on identifying and investigating novel therapeutic targets in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and developing new therapeutic strategies. We seek a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual to perform molecular, cellular, and in vivo experiments and support the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

Responsibilities

Process and run quality control on next-generation sequencing data (e.g., RNA-seq, whole-exome/genome sequencing, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, single-cell sequencing) using established pipelines
Perform downstream analyses, including differential expression, variant calling and annotation, pathway enrichment, and clustering, under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and senior lab members
Analyze data from high-throughput drug screens, flow cytometry, and preclinical mouse studies; perform basic statistical analyses
Mine public ‘omics’ resources (e.g., TCGA, BeatAML, GEO, DepMap) to support target discovery and validation
Maintain, document, and update analysis pipelines and scripts using version control
Organize and manage lab datasets, sample metadata, and clinical annotations in compliance with IRB and data security requirements
Run jobs on USC’s high-performance computing cluster and manage data storage
Prepare figures, tables, and summaries of results for lab meetings, presentations, and manuscripts

Minimum Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, or a related field
Hands-on laboratory experience with routine molecular biology and cell culture techniques
Excellent organizational, record-keeping, and communication skills
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree or 1–2 years of research laboratory experience
Experience with flow cytometry, NGS sample preparation, or high-throughput assays
Experience with mouse handling and in vivo studies
Familiarity with basic data analysis tools (e.g., R, Python, GraphPad Prism) or interest in learning bioinformatics
Background in cancer biology or hematologic malignancies

Applicants should attach the following:

Cover letter describing research experience and interests
Résumé or CV
Names and contact information for two to three references

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.71 - $28.32. 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.

Minimum Education: Associate's degree, Specialized/technical training, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years
Minimum Field of Expertise: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols. Knowledge of computer analysis techniques and ability to provide routine analysis and interpretation of research data.

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.

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Research Lab Technician II - Data Analysis

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