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Lab Manager/Scientific Research Associate

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Dec 20, 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 This position serves as both the Lab Manager for the Bjorkman Lab and a contributing researcher on a variety of complex, ongoing scientific projects. Managerial responsibilities include conducting safety training for new and current lab members, coordinating equipment installs, maintenance and repairs, overseeing renovation and construction activities within the lab, and managing the ordering, organization, and inventory of lab reagents and supplies. In addition to these administrative duties, the role involves applying scientific knowledge while performing complex scientific research and supporting graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other Bjorkman Lab personnel in experimental work, tissue culture maintenance, and other laboratory operations. Essential Job Duties Ordering/organization/inventory of lab reagents and supplies. Administrative duties such as updating, writing, and managing protocols for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee(IACUC), etc. Training staff, postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, and volunteers on safety procedures, experimental procedures, etc. Install and maintain new and existing, highly sophisticated equipment to keep the lab running smoothly. Oversee building and lab renovations and construction activities within the lab. Design and cloning of expression constructs. Expression and purification of recombinant proteins. Design, perform, and analyze binding experiments and structural biology. BSL-2 tissue culture maintenance, cell line development, and assays. Microscopy (light, fluorescent, confocal, SEM, TEM), including preparation of samples. mRNA synthesis. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications MS in Biology or related field. 10+ years of experience with lab management in a biology lab. 10+ years of laboratory research experience. Experience with BSL-2 training and experimentation. Required Documents Resume Hiring Range $75,000 - $110,000 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.