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Research Technician
California Institute of Technology
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Posted: 09-May-26
Location: Pasadena, California
Internal Number: 7145674
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 Voorhees Lab at Caltech is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to support lab projects and operations. This is a term position.
Essential Job Duties
Assist with general laboratory organization and set-up.
Generate and maintain common laboratory reagents.
Clone and test various protein expression constructs.
Purification and analysis of single proteins and protein complexes.
Functional experiments in mammalian cells and in vitro translation systems.
Assist with electron microscopy grid preparation and data collection.
A highly motivated and qualified candidate may develop independent projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in science with an educational emphasis in chemistry or biology required by date of hire.
Must have good practical experience in all basic molecular biology techniques, especially the techniques related to the essential job duties.
Must have hands-on wet lab experience.
Must have protein expression experience.
Must understand basic workflow and operations of laboratory research processes.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Excellent organization and communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications
A background in molecular biology or structural biology.
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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