Research Support

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) seeks a part-time assistant to operate a labware washing system and prepare laboratory equipment for reuse. The role offers up to 10 hours per week with a flexible schedule, ensuring labware is processed regularly and does not accumulate.

Responsibilities include washing labware, organizing and returning items to storage, maintaining a clean workspace, performing routine equipment checks, and securely shutting down the washing station.

Qualifications

• Completed coursework in biology or a related field.
• Some laboratory experience.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Responsibilities

• Wash laboratory labware.
• Sort, organize, and return clean labware to designated storage cabinets.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Perform routine equipment checks and report any issues.
• Shut down and secure the washing station at the end of each shift.

Skills

Follow instructions

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Biology coursework

Tools

Labware washing system

Job description

Job Summary

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.

The Caltech Protein Expression Center in the Beckman Institute is seeking an assistant to operate a labware washing system and prepare laboratory equipment for reuse.

This position offers up to 10 hours per week with a flexible schedule. The successful candidate must be reliable to ensure labware is processed regularly and does not accumulate.

Essential Job Duties

• Wash laboratory labware.


• Sort, organize, and return clean labware to designated storage cabinets.


• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.


• Perform routine equipment checks and report any issues.


• Shut down and secure the washing station at the end of each shift.

Basic Qualifications

• Completed coursework in biology or a related field.


• Some laboratory experience.


• Ability to follow instructions carefully.


• Ability to work independently and reliably.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good communication skills.


• Understanding of the importance of research and experiments.


• Environmental awareness.


• Strong attention to detail.

Required Documents

• Resume

Hiring Range

$19.50 - $23.00 Per Hour

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. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

Caltech is an equal opportunity employer and, as a federal contractor, takes affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail].

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail].