Research Lab Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - USC

USC

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Los Angeles, United States

54 minutes ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Advises on acquisition or enhancement of specialized equipment and laboratory
setup or design.
Collaborates with principal investigator and other researchers to plan, design and conduct highly technical and complex research projects. Analyzes research data and provides interpretations. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication. May supervise other employees engaged in laboratory technical services on a regular or project basis.

Education Requirements:

Minimum Education:
Related graduate study, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 5 years

Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods and ability to supervise on a regular or project basis

Excellent organizational skills, and an ability to work independently but also as part of a team are essential requirements.

Other Job Accountabilities include:

Plans and conducts highly technical and complex research projects, procedures

and analyses. Supervises other research personnel in procedures, techniques and

use of equipment as needed.

Evaluates research data requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of

research. Maintains accurate records. Prepares technical reports and papers.

Operates and maintains sophisticated laboratory/scientific equipment. Designs,

creates or adapts equipment and procedures to meet specific research needs.

Collaborates with principal investigator and other research personnel to plan and

design experiments. Advises on methods for improving experiment results.

Reviews progress and discusses with principal investigator.

Supervises laboratory staff and student workers. Participates in recruiting and

hiring of staff. Trains and provides technical guidance as needed. Schedules,

assigns and prioritizes work. Monitors and evaluates employee performance and

counsels or disciplines as needed.

Advises on acquisition or enhancement of specialized equipment and laboratory

setup or design.

Contributes to the development and implementation of laboratory procedures and

policies.

Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources and background

information in area of specialization to enhance planning and design of

experiments.

Stays current in field of specialization through coursework, reading journals and

scientific papers, maintaining professional networks and attending seminars and

conferences as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Position is on a one-year fixed term, eligible for renewal upon satisfactory performance and available funding.

Minimum Education:
Related graduate study, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 5 years

Minimum Field of Expertise:
Directly related education and experience in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods and ability to supervise on a regular or project basis