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Scientific Researcher

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Jun 14, 2025
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 The applicant's work will be focused on the development of tools towards the delivery and construction of components required to build synthetic genomes, and their respective applications, and will ongoingly discuss and collaborate with the Principal Investigator to determine research and project directions within sub workgroups in the workplace. Essential Job Duties Lead and independently solve key problems within the field of Synthetic Biology and Genome Engineering, providing pivotal support to ongoing projects within the research group. Specifically, the applicant will be independently posing research problems, designing and developing innovative genome engineering tool suites and methodologies. The applicant will oversee analyzing and interpreting resulting data from their work and that of junior colleagues. (75%) Provide ongoing leadership, support and input to junior colleagues and ongoing research projects. (25%) Basic Qualifications A Ph.D. in Biology, Bioengineering, Chemistry or analogous fields is required to carry out the work for this position. The candidate must have at least 6 years of dedicated research experience performing tasks such as molecular cloning, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and genome engineering in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, such as bacteria, yeast, and human cell lines. The applicant must be able to design, construct, and design both experimental and computational tool suites to realize tasks that are required to fulfil the position described herein. The applicant is required to act independently on technical matters and must showcase awareness of emerging scientific and engineering trends within the field of Synthetic Biology and Genome Engineering. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of 1 year of postdoctoral experience is preferred. Preferred experience leading genome engineering projects. Experience in providing ongoing leadership, support and input to junior colleagues and ongoing research projects. Required Documents Resume. Hiring Range $71,000 - $105,500 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. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. 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. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. 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 employment@caltech.edu. 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 employment@caltech.edu.