Research Technician-Assistant

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Jun 05, 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 Research Technician Assistant will be recruiting and screening research participants, including healthy individuals as well as those diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder and with agenesis of the corpus callosum (two clinical populations that we study). They will also be conducting interviews, administering questionnaires and psychological tests; collect eye tracking data in the lab; and schedule and help with scanning in Caltech Brain Imaging Center. They will work in a collaborative environment co-supervised by Drs. Ralph Adolphs, Lynn Paul, and Na Yeon Kim. Essential Job Duties Keep up-to-date and well-organized databases and spreadsheets that track research participants and the studies in which they have participated. Screen participants on the phone, interview them and give them task instructions in person. Physically meet participants and bring them into the lab for testing. Conduct eyetracking experiments, including calibrating the eyetracker and collecting data. Help with brain imaging studies, including taking participants down to the Caltech Brain Imaging Center and serving as a scan buddy during imaging. Weekly meetings with supervisors and other lab collaborators. Data organization and visualization. Basic Qualifications Must have experience with human-subjects research. Must have excellent organizational skills. Must have excellent communication skills in interacting with participants Must be able to do basic data tracking, analysis, and visualization in software such as Microsoft excel. Preferred Qualifications Prior research experience with autism. Prior experience with eyetracking and analysis of eyetracking data. Prior experience with data analysis and visualization, including statistical analysis. Required Documents Resume. Hiring Range $20.50 - $24.75 Per Hour 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 If you would like to request an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.