Research Associate

## Research AssociateApplylocations: Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ20177888**Position Type: Grant-Funded, Fixed-Term for 12 Months****Join the Team at USC: Where Innovation Meets Excellence**Are you passionate about research and looking to make a significant impact in the scientific community? The University of Southern California is seeking a dynamic and skilled Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Jianfu Chen. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of scientific discovery, providing essential laboratory support and contributing to groundbreaking research projects on NIH-funded studies.**About USC Center for Craniofacial Molecular Biology (CCMB):** CCMB is a research laboratory located on the Health Sciences Campus of the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Part of the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, CCMB is funded through numerous federal and organization-sponsored research grants. Many of these grants are from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, supporting basic research into the developmental, biochemical, and molecular biological aspects of human development, with a special emphasis on craniofacial structures in both health and disease. Working together, we are advancing oral, dental, and craniofacial research to solve problems in health and promote the well-being of society.**Key Responsibilities:*** Plans, designs and conducts highly technical and complex research projects independently and in consultation with supervisor* Analyzes research data and provides interpretations* Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.* Conduct and support research experiments in compliance with established laboratory and safety protocols.* Collect and analyze data from a variety of research procedures, tests, and techniques.* Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance and accuracy.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 View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.*** Notice of Non-discrimination* Employment Equity* *Read USC’s Clery Act Annual Security Report** *USC is a smoke-free environment** Digital Accessibility If you are a current USC employee, please apply to this USC job posting in Workday by copying and pasting this link into your browser: #J-18808-Ljbffr