Caltech · 21 hours ago
Research Technician-Assistant
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.50/hr - $25.75/hr
2+ years expCaltech 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. The Research Lab Technician will assist in projects related to stem cell and embryology, supporting postdocs and PhD students with various lab duties and experiments.
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Responsibilities
Assisting postdocs and PhD students with cell culture experiments, data & image analysis (using IMARIS & GraphPad), immuno-histo chemistry
Ability to use different confocal microscopy systems available in the lab to capture images and long-term video images of cell and embryo cultures
Perform other general lab duties with other lab technicians
Capable of independently solving problems with cell cultures including assessing and diagnosing the nature of problems while referring more complex issues to higher levels
Occasionally require an alternative work schedule, with the possibility of weekend work to meet project deadlines, media change or address unexpected issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in related field & proven track record of practical aspects of the position required
Experience in stem cell and tissue culture
Ability to foster good working relationships with members of the lab with diverse cultural background, possess excellent and efficient communication skills
Work productively and efficiently under minimal supervision
Eager to learn new techniques and methodologies
Problem solver, strong attention to details and organizational skills
Preferred
Master's Degree in related field
Experience in working with iPSC lines and mammalian embryos under BSL2 conditions
Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy
Data analysis experience and demonstrable quantitative skills
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite counseling
Sick time
Company
Caltech
Caltech is a science and engineering research and education institution.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$86.51MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
2019-09-27Grant· $75M
2019-01-01Grant· $1.51M
Leadership Team
Frances Arnold
Linus Pauling Professor
John Preskill
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics
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