Research Scientist

Research Scientist California Institute of Technology - 4.1 Pasadena, CA Job Details Full-time $59,800 - $85,900 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Laboratory experiments Doctoral degree in biology Molecular biology techniques Doctor of Philosophy Mass spectrometers (MS) Bioinformatics data analysis

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Benefit Based 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 We are seeking a research scientist to conduct research to understand the histone-to-protamine transition and chromatoid body formation during spermiogenesis. Essential Job Duties Design and establish an in vitro system in somactic cell lines to recapitulate the histone-to-protamine transition (20%) Execute and analyze genome-wide CRISPRi screents to identify factors involved in the histone-to-protamine transition in somatic cell lines (30%) Apply molecular biology approaches to characterize the molecular composition of the chromatoid body and investigate its assocation with the nucleus (20%) Collaborate with team members and other research groups to address technical challenges affecting experimental outcomes and related research (15%) Prepare research reports and presentations for internal meetings, publications, and scientific conferences (15%) Basic Qualifications PhD in biological sciences Five years of postdoctoral research experience Strong knowledge of genomics, epigenetics, molecular biology, and cell biology At least 3 years of experience independently performing molecular and cell biology experiments, including tissue culture, microscopy, flow cytometry, and CRISPR-based genetic manipulation At least 2 years of experience in bioinformatic analysis of high-throughput sequencing datasets At least 2 years of experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics Preferred Qualifications Experience mentoring undergraduate or graduate students Experience presenting research in international scientific meetings Required Documents Resume. To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://hr.caltech.edu/work/job_openings We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. jeid-f07530fe12b7be4184ad88b1861dd4a5