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Posted:
July 1, 2021
Location:
Pasadena, California
Salary:
Open



Research Technician

Caltech

Job Category: Fulltime Term
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 Hoelz Lab is searching for a highly motivated individual who will work as part of a team to carry out structural and functional studies on protein assemblies. The work includes all aspects of protein crystallography and in the development of bacterial or baculoviral protein expression systems (PCR, cloning, recombinant DNA techniques), expression of proteins (tissue culture techniques), the purification of expressed proteins (FPLC, SDS-PAGE, western blot), and protein crystallization. In addition, the individual will help with general lab maintenance and organization (ordering, culture plates, competent cells). This is a 2 year term position.

Job Duties
  • Help with maintaining laboratory organization.
  • Generation of various common laboratory reagents.
  • Generation and testing of expression constructs.
  • Large-scale purification of single proteins and protein complexes.
  • Identification of crystallization conditions using sparse matrix screens.
  • Biochemical and biophysical characterization of protein-protein and protein-RNA interactions.
  • Functional analysis in yeast and mammalian cells.
  • A highly motivated and qualified candidate may develop independent projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in science required by the date of hire.
  • Must have good practical experience in all basic molecular biology techniques.
  • Ability to learn new skills related to all aspects of protein crystallography.
  • Perform work in a neat and orderly manner.
  • The ability to work as part of a team.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in science with an educational emphasis in chemistry or biology.
  • Previous experience in a biochemistry or structural biology laboratory.

Required Documents
  • Resume


To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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About California Institute of Technology
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.
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