Molecular Programming Research Scientist

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech’s Qian Lab seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to help develop experimental methods for programmable molecular systems. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, diagnose molecular behaviors, and collaborate across groups to solve technical problems affecting outcomes.

Responsibilities include literature review, reporting, seminars, and assisting with manuscript writing. Candidates should have at least three years in molecular programming and DNA nanotechnology, along with

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in molecular programming and DNA nanotechnology.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts experiments to investigate learning of probability distribution in engineered molecular systems.
• Analyzes collected data and evaluates findings to interpret research results.
• Diagnoses unexpected molecular behaviors and proposes alternative solutions.
• Collaborates with other research groups on resolving technical problems affecting experimental outcome and related research.
• Conducts literature research; provides scientific information for research reports, journals and/or articles; presents research work at seminars and participates in lab discussions.
• Assists with manuscript writing.

Skills

Molecular programming

DNA nanotechnology

Data analysis

Tools

Fluorescence kinetics assays

Job description

Caltech’s Qian Lab seeks an Assistant Research Scientist to help develop experimental methods for programmable molecular systems. You will design and conduct experiments, analyze data, diagnose molecular behaviors, and collaborate across groups to solve technical problems affecting outcomes.

Responsibilities include literature review, reporting, seminars, and assisting with manuscript writing. Candidates should have at least three years in molecular programming and DNA nanotechnology, along with