Cell & Embryo Imaging Research Technician

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

California Institute of Technology is seeking a motivated Research Technician to support the Zernicka-goetz Lab in Pasadena. This full-time role involves lab setup, reagent preparation, and helping with cell and embryo culture, plus imaging with confocal systems.

The ideal candidate holds a biology-related bachelor's degree and at least two years of hands-on molecular biology, stem cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and image analysis (IMARIS). Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science with emphasis in biology or embryology.
• At least 2 years hands-on molecular biology experience.
• Experience with stem cell and tissue culture.
• Experience with mammalian tissue cultures, embryos, and iPSC lines under BSL2.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.
• Hands-on wet lab experience; ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong organization and communication skills; team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general laboratory organization and set-up.
• Generate and maintain common laboratory reagents.
• Operate confocal microscopy systems to capture images and long-term videos.
• Assist postdocs and graduate students with cell culture, data and image analysis (IMARIS).
• Perform immunohistochemistry on mammalian cells and embryo cultures.
• Identify routine culture issues and communicate observations; assist troubleshooting.
• Possibility of independent projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stem cell culture

Mammalian cell culture

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in science with emphasis in biology or embryology

Tools

IMARIS software

Job description

California Institute of Technology is seeking a motivated Research Technician to support the Zernicka-goetz Lab in Pasadena. This full-time role involves lab setup, reagent preparation, and helping with cell and embryo culture, plus imaging with confocal systems.

The ideal candidate holds a biology-related bachelor's degree and at least two years of hands-on molecular biology, stem cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and image analysis (IMARIS). Weekend work may be required.