"Research Technician"

Position Description

Research Technician

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 support the Chong Research Laboratory in the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Caltech, report directly to Professor Shasha Chong, and perform lab maintenance and research related to understanding the interaction behaviors and functions of intrinsically disordered proteins.

Essential Job Duties

• Maintain laboratory organization, order reagents and supplies, and clean the common lab space.
• Generate various common laboratory reagents (e.g., buffers, bacterial culture plates, competent cells).
• Help with research projects under the supervision of Professor Chong and/or other group members using techniques including molecular cloning, tissue culture, and fluorescence microscopy.
• A highly motivated and qualified candidate may develop independent research projects under the supervision of Professor Chong.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, with an educational emphasis in chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Ability to perform work in a neat and orderly manner, to work as part of a team, and to learn new lab skills related to biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, and microscopy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lab experience with molecular biology techniques and mammalian cell culture is preferred.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Personal Statement that summarizes previous work and/or research experiences, long-term career goals, and why this job opportunity is of interest

Hiring Range

$19.00 to $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.