Caltech · 1 day ago
Research Technician
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19/hr - $28/hr
1+ years expCaltech 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. The Research Technician will help build, validate, and implement a state-of-the-art robotic assay platform for high-throughput protein production and biochemical assays.
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Responsibilities
Assist in building automation platform enclosures
Participate in: Engineering support and method development of automated workflows and platforms
Providing assay development, assay quality control, and troubleshooting
Training and supervising automation platform end-users
Coordinating the ordering, processing, and restocking of lab supplies and equipment, and maintaining the general organization of the lab
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing laboratory equipment and/or instruments
Applying scientific knowledge of policies, practices, and protocols and/or sound engineering practices to assignments of moderate complexity
Understanding and applying working knowledge of Caltech operations, strategies, and scientific concepts
Qualification
Required
Enrolled in or completed a BS in biological, biochemical, or chemical sciences, or a related field
Mid-level computer skills, including familiarity with Excel formulas and assay data interpretation and visualization
Strong communication skills (both oral and electronic) and organizational skills
Problem-solving and service-oriented skills
Strong willingness to learn new skills when needed
Highly motivated, responsible, and proactive working style
Strong skills in building and working in a cohesive lab team
Mission dedicated
Resume
Preferred
BS preferred in biological, biochemical, or chemical sciences, or related field
Relevant lab experience for at least 1 or 2 years is preferred
1 or more years of experience, including familiarity with plate-based biochemical, nucleic acid-based, or cell-based assays
Familiarity with automated liquid handling platforms and automated assay development
Strong basic computer literacy, including some basic programming skills, preferably VBA/VB.NET in the MS Excel context, Arduino, 3D Printing, and CAD 3D modeling software (Fusion 360, Solidworks, Vention)
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement
Onsite counseling
Sick time
Company
Caltech
Caltech is a science and engineering research and education institution.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$86.51MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
2019-09-27Grant· $75M
2019-01-01Grant· $1.51M
Leadership Team
Frances Arnold
Linus Pauling Professor
John Preskill
Professor of Theoretical Physics
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