Research Scientist

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Caltech in Pasadena seeks a scientist to lead a Merkin Institute-sponsored project translating basic discoveries into practical approaches for treating chronic skin wound infections. The role emphasizes hands-on mouse work and collaboration with engineers and clinicians.

You will design and execute experiments, mentor staff, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team tackling antibiotic tolerance and hydrogel formulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing mouse experiments.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience collaborating with chemical engineers and isotope geochemists to conduct reference measurements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience collaborating with clinicians at Cedars-Sinai.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with others.
• Strong written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute and collaborate with another staff member to perform mouse experiments (25%).
• Design, execute and collaborate with a graduate student to characterize antibiotic retention by a hydrogel formulation (25%).
• Design and execute experiments to assess the toxicity of the hydrogel formulation on human cell lines (25%).
• Design and execute experiments to uncover molecular mechanisms of antibiotic tolerance by bacteria (25%).

Skills

Multitasking

Mentoring

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific field

PhD in Molecular Genetics

Job description

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

Lead a project sponsored by the Merkin Institute to translate basic scientific discoveries into a project that can be used to treat chronic skin wound infections.

Essential Job Duties

• Design, execute and collaborate with another staff member to perform mouse experiments (25%).
• Design, execute and collaborate with a graduate student to characterize antibiotic retention by a hydrogel formulation (25%).
• Design and execute experiments to assess the toxicity of the hydrogel formulation on human cell lines (25%).
• Design and execute experiments to uncover molecular mechanisms of antibiotic tolerance by bacteria (25%).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing mouse experiments.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience collaborating with chemical engineers and isotope geochemists to conduct reference measurements.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience collaborating with clinicians at Cedars-Sinai.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to effectively mentor and collaborate with others.
• Strong written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Molecular Genetics.

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$59,800 - $85,900 Per Year

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.

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

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.