Position Description

Research Technician
Job Category Fulltime Regular
ExemptOvertimeEligible Overtime Eligible
Benefits Eligible Benefit Based
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Job Summary

The Bjorkman Lab in the Division of Biology and Biological Engineering is seeking a motivated individual to join as a Research Technician. The successful candidate will assist a multidisciplinary research team on one or more projects to study antibody response and immunization strategies as part of an effort to develop novel vaccines and antibody therapeutics against viral pathogens. 

Essential Job Duties

  • Molecular biology tasks including cloning (PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, and validating constructs, etc.) and plasmid preparation.
  • Transfection and maintenance of mammalian or yeast cell lines.
  • Protein purification (affinity and size exclusion chromatography).
  • Western blotting and SDS-PAGE.
  • Bioconjugations of proteins, ELISAs, and other assays.
  • Flow cytometry and/or cell sorting.
  • General lab duties including buffer and reagent prep.
  • Maintaining records.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

  • BA or BS in Biology or related field.
  • At least one year of experience in a biology or chemistry research laboratory.
  • Protein purification experience.
  • Mastery of buffer prep and calculations.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Ability to work in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in immunology, molecular biology, or structural biology.
  • Flow cytometry experience.
  • Experience working with yeast and/or phage display systems.
  • BSL-2 experience.
  • Transfection and maintenance of mammalian or yeast cell lines.

Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

Hiring Range

$18.00 - $25.00 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.

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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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