{"21987105":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21987105/controller","source":"naylor","job":"21987105","jobTitle":"Controller"},"22037811":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22037811/compliance-network-administrator","source":"naylor","job":"22037811","jobTitle":"Compliance Network Administrator"},"22043533":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22043533/mental-health-therapist","source":"naylor","job":"22043533","jobTitle":"Mental Health Therapist"},"22043797":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22043797/director-of-human-resources-starts-june-2026","source":"naylor","job":"22043797","jobTitle":"Director of Human Resources (Starts June 2026)"},"22006090":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22006090/transportation-engineering-series","source":"naylor","job":"22006090","jobTitle":"Transportation Engineering Series"},"22024157":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22024157/research-assistant","source":"naylor","job":"22024157","jobTitle":"Research Assistant"},"22001850":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22001850/electrophysiology-ep-cardiology-faculty-opportunity","source":"naylor","job":"22001850","jobTitle":"Electrophysiology (EP) Cardiology Faculty Opportunity "},"21989594":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21989594/director-of-information-technology-i-ii","source":"naylor","job":"21989594","jobTitle":"Director of Information Technology I, II"},"22027987":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22027987/urologist","source":"naylor","job":"22027987","jobTitle":"Urologist"},"22025148":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22025148/executive-assistant","source":"naylor","job":"22025148","jobTitle":"Executive Assistant"},"22016663":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22016663/pediatric-hematology-oncology-physician-opportunity-in-roseville-california-with-kaiser-permanente","source":"naylor","job":"22016663","jobTitle":"Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Physician Opportunity in Roseville, California with Kaiser Permanente"},"21998041":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21998041/urgent-care-physician","source":"naylor","job":"21998041","jobTitle":"Urgent Care Physician"},"22038111":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22038111/respiratory-therapist","source":"naylor","job":"22038111","jobTitle":"Respiratory Therapist"},"22006066":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22006066/division-chief-of-pulmonology-critical-care-sleep-medicine","source":"naylor","job":"22006066","jobTitle":"Division Chief of Pulmonology, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine"},"21987079":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21987079/controller","source":"naylor","job":"21987079","jobTitle":"Controller"},"22037987":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22037987/manager-of-operations","source":"naylor","job":"22037987","jobTitle":"Manager of Operations"},"22037789":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22037789/information-technology-manager","source":"naylor","job":"22037789","jobTitle":"Information Technology Manager"},"22043741":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22043741/electrophysiologist-florida-s-space-coast-all-new-cath-ep-lab","source":"naylor","job":"22043741","jobTitle":"Electrophysiologist – Florida’s Space Coast | All New Cath/EP Lab"},"21979912":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21979912/office-manager-technical-writer","source":"naylor","job":"21979912","jobTitle":"Office Manager Technical Writer"},"21995578":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21995578/executive-director-colorado-river-energy-distributors-association","source":"naylor","job":"21995578","jobTitle":"Executive Director- Colorado River Energy Distributors Association"},"22034937":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22034937/system-electrical-engineer-senior-system-electrical-engineer","source":"naylor","job":"22034937","jobTitle":"System Electrical Engineer/Senior System Electrical Engineer"},"22003564":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22003564/science-math-faculty-position","source":"naylor","job":"22003564","jobTitle":"Science/Math Faculty Position"},"22037850":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22037850/financial-services-assistant","source":"naylor","job":"22037850","jobTitle":"Financial Services Assistant"},"21987309":{"jobPath":"/jobs/21987309/geriatric-psychiatrist","source":"naylor","job":"21987309","jobTitle":"Geriatric Psychiatrist"},"22012093":{"jobPath":"/jobs/22012093/development-director","source":"naylor","job":"22012093","jobTitle":"Development Director"}}
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 Biology and Biological Engineering Division at Caltech seeks a highly motivated research technician to assist with projects in virus engineering and technology development with the Gradinaru group (glab.caltech.edu). The ideal applicant will be skilled in general molecular biology and tissue culture as well as be organized, hard-working and have excellent communication skills. The candidate will work under guidance from the supervisor and primarily in support of a variety of projects within the lab. If time permits, there will be opportunities to carry out independent research projects as well as participate in collaborative efforts with other labs, on and off campus.
Essential Job Duties
Perform molecular cloning using established and state-of-the-art techniques.
Maintenance of human cell lines according to established protocols.
Molecular analysis of cells, including using qPCR and ICC.
Preparation and titration of AAV viruses according to established protocols.
Under supervision, the technician will also perform experiments, collect and assist with data analysis, and present data findings to the PI and Director.
Perform other related general lab duties, as assigned.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in biology or related field with interest in neuroscience.
Must have broad familiarity and hands-on experience with molecular and cellular biology, modern cloning methods, and primer and gene synthesis design.
Must have direct lab experience (industry or academic) with mammalian tissue culture, cell transfection, and general sterile techniques.
Familiarity and hands-on experience with the operation of standard lab equipment and with computer software for document generation and data analysis (e.g., Excel, GraphPad Prism, imageJ)
Excellent communication skills and ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
Ability to resolve technical problems and adapt easily to changing needs and priorities.
Must possess a high level of initiative and the ability to work with little supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with recombinant viral vectors under BLS2 conditions.
Experience with advanced molecular cloning procedures.
Experience with electrophysiology (patch clamp or optical).
Data analysis experience and demonstrable quantitative skills.
Ideal candidate is willing to commit for at least two years.
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 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
The California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a world-renowned science and engineering research and education institution, where extraordinary faculty and students seek answers to complex questions, discover new knowledge, lead innovation, and transform our future.
