Stem Cell & Imaging Research Technician

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Caltech's Zernicka-goetz Lab in Pasadena seeks a Research Technician to support projects in cell and embryo culture. This full-time role involves lab organization, reagent preparation, and image capture using confocal systems.

You will assist with cell culture experiments, data and image analysis (IMARIS), and immunohistochemistry on mammalian cells and embryos. Weekend work may be required to meet deadlines; teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science with emphasis in biology or embryology.
• At least 2 years' experience in basic molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in stem cell and tissue culture.
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture, embryos, and iPSC lines under BSL2 conditions.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy.
• Hands-on wet lab experience; able to work with minimal supervision.

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 video of cell and embryo cultures.
• Assist postdocs and graduate students with cell culture, data and image analysis using IMARIS.
• Perform immunohistochemistry on mammalian cells and embryo cultures.
• Identify routine issues with cell cultures and communicate observations to senior staff; assist with troubleshooting under guidance.
• Occasionally require alternative work schedule, including weekend work to meet deadlines.
• Develop independent projects if qualified.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Cell culture

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

IMARIS

Job description

Caltech's Zernicka-goetz Lab in Pasadena seeks a Research Technician to support projects in cell and embryo culture. This full-time role involves lab organization, reagent preparation, and image capture using confocal systems.

You will assist with cell culture experiments, data and image analysis (IMARIS), and immunohistochemistry on mammalian cells and embryos. Weekend work may be required to meet deadlines; teamwork and communication are essential.