Lab technician Jobs in Glendale, CA

The USC Roski Eye Institute, Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Research Lab Technician II to join its team.This researcher will be working in the lab of Dr. Kimberly Gokoffski whose research program is focused on the intractable problem of optic nerve regeneration. In order to restore vision in patients who are blinded by optic neuropathies like glaucoma, the optic nerve, the cable that connects the eye to the brain, needs to be regenerated. Dr. Gokoffski is taking an innovative approach to this problem by investigating the role of electrical fields in promoting retinal ganglion cell axon growth. The lab technician / manager will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects in a multidisciplinary lab with tremendous clinical application from the ground up. We are a high-energy dynamic lab that collaborates with ophthalmology, neurosurgery, neuroscience, and engineering. Hands-on work includes performing both tissue culture experiments and survival animal surgeries.Job Summary : Provides general laboratory assistance to support research activities. Conducts research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Performs assignments which are non-routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction. Compiles data and computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests, and techniques.Job Accountabilities include : Conducts research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols. Collects field and / or laboratory measurements and data. Computes results for a variety of research procedures, tests, and techniques.Maintains unique knockout and disease model mouse colonies including backcrossing and genotyping.Contributes to studies of therapeutic efficacy of experimental treatments in mouse models through administration of drug and evaluation of specific functional, biochemical, and histological endpoints.Maintains accurate records of procedures used to conduct experiments. Uses laboratory / computer equipment to conduct analyses of experiment data. Provides routine interpretations of analyses.Maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment. Performs or arranges for basic repairs. May alter equipment to meet experiment requirements. Makes recommendations for equipment acquisitions.Maintains and organizes laboratory supplies. Monitors inventory levels and orders or secures supplies as needed.Maintains research facility in orderly, operable condition. Maintains security and safety of equipment, samples, specimens, and data.Learns basic laboratory safety and, if appropriate, basic radiation or blood-borne pathogen safety under the direction of the USC Safety Office and more experienced laboratory staff.Performs animal survival surgeries.Performs histologic, electrophysiologic, and behavioral experiments in animals.Preferred Qualifications : Preferred Education : Bachelor's Degree or Minimum College Graduate with Science Background.Preferred Experience : Prior expertise working with mouse / rat models or with the visual system. Experience with intracranial electrical recordings.Preferred Field of Expertise : Bachelor’s degree in related field can be substituted for minimum experience requirements. A working knowledge of laboratory equipment and research protocols is also required. Experience with ferret and porcine models a plus.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 a smoke-free environment.USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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.We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr