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Research Technical Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... Assistant to maintain mammalian and insect tissue cultures and support ongoing research. The ...

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Research Scientist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... Teach graduate students and post-docs how to prepare and run spatial, single-cell, and companion ...

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Research Technician

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

... 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 ...

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Research Technician

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... Harvest cells and assist with downstream, protein purification (modern chromatography methods)

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Research Technician

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... The successful candidate will assist a multidisciplinary research team on one or more projects to ...

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Senior Research Associate

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$29.75 - $37.25/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... Manage CBIC waste streams and submit service tickets for hazardous waste pickup. * Assist with the ...

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Research Technician Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... The work will be performed in collaboration with graduate students who will provide experimental ...

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Event Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19 - $23.25/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... The Institute also provides opportunities for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to ...

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Administrative Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$20 - $33/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... and research staff. This is a part-time, 30-hour-per-week position. The functional title will be ...

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Administrative Assistant

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

... Caltech research laboratories. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual eager to ... graduate courses. * Maintain files of letters of recommendation for student and postdoctoral ...

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$16.50 - $20.50/hr

... R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and ... Provide administrative support to BSO team members across various functions * Assist with data ...

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Mechanical Engineer

Pasadena, CA · On-site

... of Caltech's astronomical instrumentation program, from conceptual design through commissioning, delivering sophisticated research instruments on major astronomical telescopes. * Assist with ...

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General Computing Intern

Livingston, LA · On-site

$19 - $22/hr

... R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and ... Work with senior staff to perform diagnosis of hardware issues on user's computers. * Assist with ...

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$134K - $168K/yr

... R&D centers on the Caltech and MIT campuses. The LIGO Laboratory's mission spans a broad and ... Participate in the characterization of instrumental signatures in interferometer data and assist ...

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Senior Scientist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$134K - $165K/yr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... Conducting research on optical designs and optical coatings. * Direct and assist with testing ...

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Storeroom & Inventory Support Staff

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$19.75 - $22.25/hr

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world ... This position will assist all units with receiving and the transportation of goods to various ...

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Research Technical Assistant

Research Technical Assistant

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Pasadena, CA • On-site

$19 - $25.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

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 Fianu Laboratory at Caltech is dedicated to studying gene regulation and genome stability. We use state-of-the-art biochemical reconstitution and cryo-electron microscopy to examine the molecular machinery responsible for ensuring precise gene regulation and accurate genome maintenance. We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Assistant to maintain mammalian and insect tissue cultures and support ongoing research. The successful candidate will be collaborative, contribute to multiple projects, and work closely with researchers to develop assays. This position is ideal for ambitious individuals eager to learn in a dynamic, stimulating scientific environment.
Essential Job Duties
  • Maintain mammalian and insect tissue cultures.
  • Conduct heterologous protein expression in mammalian and insect cells.
  • Perform transformations and transfections, and manage tissue cultures.
  • Perform basic molecular cloning and generate baculoviruses and lentiviruses for protein expression and other applications.
  • Purify proteins using AKTA HPLC systems and standardize purification protocols.
  • Assist in biochemical assays and contribute to the cryo-EM sample preparation pipeline.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, or Microbiology) with 1 year of work experience, or a Master's degree in a related field.
  • Experience with routine mammalian and insect cell culturing and using sterile techniques.
  • Practical knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques (e.g., nucleic acid extraction, PCR, molecular cloning).
  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with mammalian and insect tissue culture.
  • Experience in protein purification using AKTA HPLC systems.
Required Documents
  • Resume

Hiring Range
$19.00 - $25.75 Per Hour
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.
As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
Disability Accommodations
Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.
If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.
Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.

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