Research Laboratory Technician
caltech californiaPasadena (CA)
Research Laboratory Technician
Posted 2 days ago
caltech californiaPasadena (CA)
Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
SENIORITY
Junior
About the role
Research Technician 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 Zernicka-goetz Lab at Caltech is looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technician to support lab projects and operations. This is a full-time position.
Essential Job DutiesAssist with general laboratory organization and set-up.
Generate and maintain common laboratory reagents.
Ability to use different confocal microscopy systems to capture images as well as long-term video images of cell and embryo cultures.
Assist postdocs and graduate students with cell culture experiments, data and image analysis (using IMARIS).Perform Immunohistochemistry on mammalian cells and embryo cultures.
Identify routine issues with cell cultures and communicate observations to senior laboratory personnel; assist with troubleshooting under guidance. Occasionally require alternative work schedule, with the possibility of weekend work to meet project deadlines, media change or address unexpected issues.
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 biology or embryology.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of good practical experience in all basic molecular biology techniques, especially the techniques related to the essential job duties.
- Experience in stem cell and tissue culture.
- Experience with mammalian tissue culture, mammalian embryos, and iPSC lines under BSL2 conditions.
- Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy
- Must have hands-on wet lab experience.
- Must work productively and efficiently under minimal supervision.
- Must understand basic workflow and operations of laboratory research processes.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Eager to learn new techniques and methodologies.
- Excellent problem solver, strong organization and communication skills are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
A background in embryology. Data analysis experience and demonstrable quantitative skills.
Required Documents: Resume.
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