University of Southern California

Research Associate

Posted 6 Days Ago

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Los Angeles, CA, USA

In-Office

70K-148K Annually

Junior

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The Role

Conduct laboratory research experiments with minimal supervision; compile and analyze data; prepare buffers and reagents; maintain lab supplies and mouse colony; ensure safety and regulatory compliance; produce reports/publications; collaborate with colleagues; support/mentor students and contribute to teaching and meetings.

Summary Generated by Built In

The Research Associate reports to Dr. Omid Akbari and works as part of a research team. This person will provide laboratory assistance to support research studies. The final candidate will conduct research experiments in accordance with laboratory and safety protocols, perform assignments which are non routine and vary in complexity with minimal direction, compile data and compute results for a variety of research procedures and techniques, maintain lab supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; make stock buffers and reagents, participate in the maintenance of the lab mouse colony (animal husbandry), and ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations in conjunction with the lab and safety and regulatory offices.

To independently undertake research in the relevant discipline area using the appropriate methods and/or techniques.
To produce research reports and/or publications as required by the funding body or for dissemination to the wider academic community.
To collaborate with research colleagues and support staff internally as appropriate to the research and to actively develop appropriate external contacts and networks relevant to the project and to future funding opportunities.
To provide guidance and support to any students associated with the project.
To attend, contribute, and where necessary lead relevant meetings.
To ensure that responsibilities identified within internal processes such as Health and Safety guidelines etc. are robustly met by all research team members.
To take responsibility for planning and developing research methods and techniques within the framework of the research program.
To contribute to relevant teaching activities within the department.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the program of research.

The annual budgeted salary range for this position is $70,304.04 - $71,000. 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: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
Minimum Experience: 1 year
Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.

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.

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.