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Research Technician

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Mar 30, 2026
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 will assist in developing an electronic document archive for Prof. John Preskill. The completed archive will be a repository for Preskill notes and work papers and may be used as reference materials or posted on Prof. Preskill's personal or research websites. Essential Job Duties Developing the document archive, determining the name/date format for the documents, cataloguing each item based on research, lecture, collaboration meeting, others as identified. Scanning the documents. Reviewing and confirming that the scans are legible and all pages are appropriately captured. Naming the documents, correctly cataloguing them with the agreed-upon format and archive structure. Transfer of the electronic files output by the scanner to the appropriate online location within the document archive structure. Return of the original documents to the correct location. Building the archive structure including design and implementation of a hierarchy such that the documents are clearly identified and searchable. Discussion and refinement of the hierarchy and archive structure with Prof. Preskill. Additional indexing and listing of documents related to this project, as directed. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree. Proficiency in office software, familiarity with document scanning software. High attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience working with document archives or cataloging scientific material, notes, resources. Familiarity with Caltech, experience working with members of the faculty or library. Required Documents Resume. Hiring Range $19.00 - $25.75 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 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.