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Research Technician

Caltech (California)
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/17/2025

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 Caltech Bioinformatics Resource Center (CBRC) seeks a dedicated research technician to perform single-cell RNA-Seq, bulk RNA-Seq, and genomics bioinformatic analyses. Working under direct supervision, will involve interacting with researchers from over 30 Caltech laboratories. Candidate must have excellent communication and time management skills and be willing to shift focus as research priorities evolve. The candidate will receive instruction in using state-of-the-art genomics software. Clear, well-organized, and accurate recording and reporting of analyses results is required for feedback to collaborating researchers who will be developing research plans within the Center.

Essential Job Duties

  • Will perform bioinformatic analyses, including but not limited to, single-cell RNA-Seq, bulk RNA-Seq, ATAC and multiome analyses.
  • Review, collate and report on results for feedback to primary researchers.
  • Train and assist graduate students and postdocs in running these bioinformatics protocols independently.
  • Attendance at weekly planning meetings is expected.
  • May also work with center staff and researchers to develop new software and analyses workflows.

Basic Qualifications

  • BS degree.
  • Prior experience in bioinformatics, statistics, and / or computer science.
  • Meeting with students who have questions about bioinformatics around campus, and basic programming of scripts in Python and / or R.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Undergraduate coursework in bioinformatics and / or computational biology and / or statistics.
  • Programming experience in Python and / or R. Exposure to research.
  • Required Documents

  • Resume.
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