Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Requisition ID 1005728
Position ID P01466188
Academic Title Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Department Pathology
Location Health Sciences Campus
Employment Type FullTime
Percent of time for Parttime
Position
Employment Terms Existing
Hiring Range $28.27 - $38.00
Job Announcement The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest
private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be
a part of a worldclass research university and a member of the “Trojan Family,”
which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university
what it is.
This Clinical Research Scientist will split his/her time as needed between
performing basic immunohistochemistry and fluorescence in situ hybridization
(FISH) on breast (or other) cancer specimens to evaluate prognostic factors
and/or predictive factors AND performing molecular biology procedures (such as
attached list). This Clinical Research Scientist must be capable of assisting other
technical personnel with their projects; and be prepared to adapt new methods to
specific research needs. We will train any employee who does not already
possess knowledge of the methods involved.
1. Western Blotting
2. Cell Culture
3. DNA Sequence Analysis
4. PCR
5. Nucleic Acid Extraction (DNA& RNA)
6. Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
7. Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)
8. Immunoprecipitation
The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed
to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial
and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to
apply.
Job Category Laboratory and Research
FLSA NonExempt
- Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum Education Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum Experience 1 year
- Minimum Field of Expertise Valid California License — Clinical Lab Technologist, biological sciences.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred Education B.S.
- Preferred Experience
- Preferred Field of Expertise Biology, Molecular Biology
Additional Information
Special Instructions to Applicants
1. Comes to work in a timely fashion and performs job related functions without coercion.
2. Is expected to raise any problems or concerns with the principal investigator in a timely fashion.
3. Accept direction in work environment without resistance.
4. Is expected to communicate effectively and report progress on a frequent basis (daily).
5. Assume other responsibilities as needed without resistance.
6. Be willing to work additional hours in emergency situations to meet deadlines.
7. Maintain all laboratory records as specified by principal investigator.
Quicklink for Posting
http://jobs.usc.edu/postings/63283
Required Documents
1. Resume/CV
Optional Documents
1. Cover Letter
