"Research Assistant"

Position Description

Research Assistant

Job Category
Fulltime Regular

ExemptOvertimeEligible
Overtime Eligible

Benefits Eligible
Benefit Based

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.

Job Summary

The Research Technician will provide technical assistance to the mouse and cryo-electron microscopy projects in the Chen lab at Caltech.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage mouse colonies for the lab and receive training for basic surgery operations (e.g., removing specific tissues).
• Basic biochemistry and cell biology analyses of tissues and isolated cells.
• Assist cryoEM experiments.
• Assist lab members with their mouse experiments.
• Place orders for lab purchases and assist with lab procedures, i.e., set up equipment, prepare samples, specimens, solutions, reagents, cultures, etc.
• Diagnose and notify Principal Investigator and/or research personnel of any problems and/or issues related to equipment, research, etc.
• Apply advanced knowledge of laboratory and/or equipment cleaning products to assist personnel with multiple laboratory equipment to be cleaned or repaired.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent degree in related field with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Must have hands-on wet lab experience. Preferably mouse experiment experience. CryoEM experience not required.
• Must understand basic workflow and operations of laboratory research processes.
• Must be diligent and responsible for their own work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in mouse breeding and basic surgery.
• Prior experience in cryo-electron microscopy is a plus.

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$19.00 - $25.75 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. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.