USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Pathology, Southern California Research Center for ALPD and Cirrhosis, is seeking a Research Associate to join its team.

We are seeking a Research Associate experienced and qualified to pursue cell and molecular biology research on liver inflammation, fibrosis, and cancer funded by a federal grant. The incumbent will be involved in cutting-edge techniques such as CRISP/Cas9 gene editing, genetic manipulation and lineage tracing in mice, single cell and spatial RNA sequencing, chromatin immunoprecipitation in addition to conventional biochemistry (immunoblotting and qPCR) in pursuit of the project and timely publications.

The incumbent will utilize cutting-edge techniques to understand cell fate regulation which underlie liver inflammation, fibrosis and cancer – the diseases with high mortality and limited therapeutic options. The lab’s goal is to test identified therapeutic targets towards the development of novel therapeutic approaches for the diseases.

Outstanding candidates will have opportunities for advancement and collaboration on future projects.

The Keck School of Medicine Department of Pathology is one of the largest pathology departments in the United States. The Department aims to shape the future of pathology as it will be practiced in community hospitals, academic medical centers and clinical laboratories throughout the country.

This position will be on-site and is Grant Funded

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $$66,902- $83,394.69. 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. Field of Study: Cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, other related fields. 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.