Research Technician

Research Technician

CaltechJob Category: Fulltime Regular
Exempt Overtime Eligible: Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible: Benefit Based

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Job Summary

The Research Technician will assist in biochemical research and the expression of amphibian proteins.

Essential Job Duties

• Cloning, expression, and purification of recombinant proteins.
• Conduct biophysical assays and spectroscopic analyses.
• Assist with general lab duties, media preparation, autoclaving, and protein purification.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field required by date of hire.
• Must have experience working with recombinant proteins.
• Must have experience working with amphibians (i.e., frogs).
• Must have hands-on wet lab experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Required Documents

• Resume