Description
Research Lab Technician II
Apply Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Los Angeles, California
The Translational Imaging Center (TIC) at the University of Southern
California (USC) is looking for a Research Lab Technician, to join a multi-
disciplinary research team working on the development of next-generation
microscopy tools, toward applications in a wide variety of biomedical research
fields.
The TIC at USC (https: // bioimaging.usc.edu), directed by Prof. Scott Fraser,
and co-managed by Prof. Thai Truong, Director of Imaging Development, is
consisted of a group of scientists and engineers coming from diverse fields of
Biology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics. We promote a
highly interdisciplinary environment, enhanced by scientific collaborations
within the USC community, greater Los Angeles area, and around the world. Our
research activities have been, and continue to be, supported by funding from
internal USC sources and external sources (such as Human Frontier, NASA, NSF,
NIH, BRAIN Initiative).
This is a full-time, fixed-term, grant funded position, with all the benefits
associated with an employee of USC. We hope to fill this position ASAP, and
the position remains open until filled. You will be working closely within a
team and with scientific collaborators, and will gain valuable knowledge and
experience toward advancement in either academic or industry careers related
to biomedical imaging.
Basic qualifications:
- Minimum of bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering,
Physics, Biophysics, Electrical Engineering, and related fields.
- Research work experience in fields related to biomedical imaging.
Desired skills:
- Knowledge and working experience in at least two or more of following
areas: optics, opto-mechanical setup design and construction,
software/hardware implementation of data acquisition, microscopy,
computational imaging, image analysis, and signal processing.
- Experience in the following is desired, but not required: confocal
microcopy, neuro-imaging, electrophysiology, light sheet microscopy, light
field microscopy.
Above all, we value candidates who are highly motivated and willing to learn
and thrive in a truly interdisciplinary environment, combining tools from
Physical, Computational, and Biological sciences toward solving cutting-edge
problems biomedical research.
Salary range: $23 - $28 per hour - will commensurate with experience and
skills
Required Documents and Additional Information:
Resume/CV and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file).
Please do not submit your application without these documents.
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.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University
reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer that
Values Diversity.
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.
REQ20116052 Posted Date: 04/28/2022 Apply
