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Research Technician Caltech Job Category: Fulltime Regular 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 Research Lab Technician to assist growing lab with projects in stem cell and embryology in Zernicka-Goetz’s lab. Candidates should be skilled in all molecular biology & tissue culture techniques, well organized, and excellent communication skills. Candidate should be able to assist the day-to-day operation of the whole lab and participate in on-going project(s) with postdocs and graduate students. Essential Job Duties Assisting postdocs with experiments, data analysis, immune-histo chemistry. Perform other general lab duties with other lab technicians. Capable of solving both routine and semi-routine problems including assessing and diagnosing the nature of problems while referring more complex issues to higher levels. Occasionally require an alternative work schedule, with the possibility of weekend work to meet project deadlines or address unexpected issues. Assist in genotyping and maintaining the database of the lab’s mouse colony. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Minimum 2 years of experience in related field & proven track record of practical aspects of the position required. Experience in stem cell and tissue culture. Ability to foster good working relationships with members of the lab with diverse cultural backgrounds, possess excellent and efficient communication skills. Work productively and efficiently under minimal supervision. Eager to learn new techniques and methodologies. Problem solver, strong attention to details and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in related field. Experience in working with iPSC lines under BSL2 conditions. Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy. Data analysis experience and demonstrable quantitative skills. 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. Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-6bffb8462824fb4e99efb6e08768d42e