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Job Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting experiments on chick embryos, including electroporation, sectioning, and staining, as well as cell culture work under the supervision of the PI.
Essential Job Duties
Under general supervision, works from verbal and/or written instructions and established operating procedures to accomplish routine assignments.
- Applies basic knowledge of scientific methods and select techniques to assist research efforts.
- Provides assistance in performing lab procedures, i.e., setting up equipment, preparing samples, specimens, solutions, reagents, cultures, minor animal surgeries, etc., recording observations, and reporting results to researchers.
- Diagnoses and notifies technical lead and/or research personnel of any problems and/or issues related to equipment, research, etc.
- Assists in literature research; provides information for research reports, journals, and/or article writing as needed.
- Applies advanced knowledge of laboratory and/or equipment cleaning products to assist personnel in multiple laboratory settings; may arrange for laboratory equipment to be cleaned or repaired.
- May assist research group with basic configuration and testing of scientific protocols and computer software used for research/experiments.
- May assist research group in analyzing research data using specific software applications.
- May assist in assembling and installing prototype equipment, apparatus, or instruments used in research.
- May operate, calibrate, and test scientific equipment and instruments used in research; reports malfunctions to the appropriate research staff.
- May provide routine animal husbandry and care for laboratory animals.
- May participate in providing feedback on the effectiveness of standard operating procedures.
- May maintain laboratory stock of supplies and initiate and/or place orders for equipment, supplies, materials, animals, etc.
Basic Qualifications
- B.S. degree with training in developmental biology.
- Experience with chick embryology.
- Some molecular biology experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree and lab experience in avian experimental biology.
Required Documents
Hiring Range
$18.50 - $24.75 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
If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.
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California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
Apr 25, 2025