Research Technician

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

Seeking a highly motivated Research Technician for the human interactome project  successful candidate will provide technical data management and operational support for the laboratory, including maintaining quality control and reliable workflow.

• Perform experiments on the interactome involving use of the Merkin Tecan robot, Hamilton robot, Kuhner incubator, and other components of the BI robot lab.
• Supervise the instruction of new technicians on robot protocols.
• Participate in the design of new robot protocols.
• Robot programming.
• Provide support in lab instrument and equipment maintenance and tracking of instrument use.
• Perform essential lab tasks such as buffer preparation and training and supervision of new lab assistants/interns.
• Molecular cloning work on plasmid libraries.
• Interpretation of DNA sequence and protein concentration data.

• B.S. in biological, biochemical, or chemical sciences.
• 3 years of lab experience, including familiarity with plate-based biochemical, nucleic acid-based, or cell-based assays. In addition, must have:
  • 1 year of hands-on experience with interactome experiments using Merkin Tecan, Hamilton, Kuhner, and other BI robot lab systems.
  • 1 year of experience programming, troubleshooting, and contributing to the design of automated robotic workflows.
  • 1 year of hands-on molecular cloning experience with plasmid libraries.
  • 1 year of experience interpreting DNA sequence data and protein concentration data.
  • Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Excel, formulas, and assay data analysis and visualization.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and service-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to learn new skills as needed.

• Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms, with a desire to acquire higher-level skills in this area.
• Computer literacy and basic programming skills, preferably VBA/ in the MS Excel context.
• Experience with MS Power BI for spreadsheet data analysis and visualization.

• Resume

$25.25 - $30.75 Per Hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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