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 Research Technician position will have two sets of responsibilities. 50% of time will be dedicated to performing single cell perturbation profiling experiments on human immune cells using 10x genomics and spatial genomics methods in support of the human interactome project. 50% of the time will be dedicated to construction and analysis of 'minimal cells' using human cell extract, purified protein, and single-cell genomics methods. We will use droplets to fabricate synthetic cell like systems that contain motor and filament protein components extracted from human neurons that are, then, expressed in cell-free lipid droplets.

Droplets will be characterized using single-cell genomics including 10x genomics and spatial genomics methods. Essential Job Duties Perform single cell genomics assays.

Perform spatial genomics assays.

Cell culture. Protein expression and purification. In vitro transcription translation.

Basic Qualifications BS degree or higher with a biology major. A minimum of one year of relevant work experience. Strong background in experimental biology methods including molecular biology methods, cloning, PCR, cell culture, cell-based assays, protein assays.

Preferred Qualifications Experience with biomaterials, synthetic biology and cell engineering. Post-undergraduate research experience in a university research lab is highly desirable. Required Documents Resume