Animal Models Core Scientist, Senior

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

18d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Models Core Scientist, Sr. is responsible for overseeing rodent testing to provide a wide range of in vivo tests to the Scripps Research community as well as to the greater San Diego research community and beyond. A primary focus of this core is to provide tests that allow investigators to make transitions from laboratory findings to clinical applications by enabling the modeling of human diseases and the development of medications and other treatment strategies.

Requirements

• PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Psychological Sciences, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in rodent behavioral testing.
• Experience with at least two of the following techniques: Rodent intracranial cannulation surgery and injections Rodent electroencephalography: surgical preparation and data analysis Rodent intravenous jugular catheterization surgery Rodent brain microdissection Rodent intracardiac perfusion techniques
• People management and teaching and/or mentoring experience required.
• Excellent experimental design and data analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management skills, and communication skills- both written and verbal.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse array of people from a wide variety of cultural and educational backgrounds, individually or in groups.
• Must be willing to spend ~25% time doing hands-on laboratory work.
• Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks; completing assigned tasks in an organized, timely fashion while meeting all target deadlines.
• Must be a highly motivated, self-starter with meticulous attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with IACUC processes and writing protocols preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and implements rodent behavioral and physiological testing, surgical procedures, compound administration protocols, and brain and tissue harvesting.
• Offers training in all core services, experimental design advice, help with IACUC animal protocol submission, assistance with grant proposals and papers, data analysis, and results interpretation/follow-up study advice.
• Meets with potential core users and works collaboratively to design test batteries and experimental plans, including modification to existing tests and the development of new tests.
• Prepares service quotes, invoices, and annual budgets.
• Assists with managing a team of 6-8 employees + interns.
• Supports a diverse inter- and multi-disciplinary research environment by meeting challenges through innovative and creative problem solving.

Benefits

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) using your own pre or post-tax dollars.
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree