"Research Technician"

Research Technician

Caltech
Job Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: 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