Research Lab Technician II

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Locations:
Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus

Job Type: Full time

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February 2, 2026 (11 days left to apply)

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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 Flow Cytometry and Immune Monitoring Core (FCIM) at the USC Norris is seeking a self‑motivated Research Lab Technician II to support clinical and laboratory research efforts at the Cancer Center.

The successful candidate should have:
1) at least 1 year hands‑on experience in basic or clinical research, particularly isolation of primary cells;
2) team‑oriented research experience; and
3) excellent oral and written communication skills and work well with people.

• Learn new technologies quickly, such as blood processing and cell isolation.
• Prepare, operate and maintain equipment.
• Manage inventory of specimens.
• Process and store human specimens (e.g. blood, solid tumors, urine and stool).
• Order and maintain laboratory materials and supplies.
• Prepare technical reports, papers and presentations.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in life science.

Preferred Experience: at least 2 years hands‑on research experience in basic or clinical research, particularly isolation and culturing human PBMC from blood samples.

Preferred Field of Expertise: blood processing and isolation of human primary cells.

Hourly rate range: $24.50 - $26.55.

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