Research Assistant I - Torrey Pines - Grant Funded

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Assistant I will join the team at the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education (SCORE). SCORE is a multi-disciplinary team of biologists, engineers and orthopaedic surgeons focused on cell-based regenerative approaches for the repair of damaged and diseased musculoskeletal tissues. We undertake specialized research into the biology of cartilage, meniscus, tendon, and bone and apply this expertise to tissue engineering. To be successful, the Research Assistant must be flexible to adjust to changing priorities and eager to learn. The general duties of the Research Assistant I includes assisting with multiple aspects of clinical trials ensuring data integrity, positive interactions with potential study subjects, document management, administrative support and evaluation process. Keeps internal data entry systems up-to-date. Provides superior service to principle investigators and research sponsors within scope of responsibilities. May perform medical assistant skills, if certified. May act as phlebotomist, if certified.

Requirements

1-2 years experience in a research setting
High school diploma
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong motivator/communicator in a compact clinical team working with aggressive timelines

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred with a focus in engineering, bioengineering, biology, physiology, chemistry, or equivalent
2 years research training preferred
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Medical Assistant certificate, CNA, or CA Phlebotomist preferred

Responsibilities

Perform and assist in bench lab experiments involving biomechanical, histologic and stem cell research
Tissue dissection and harvesting
Cell and tissue culture techniques
Molecular and biochemical techniques (DNA/RNA Isolation, PCR, ELISA and Western Blotting)
Processing and staining routine histologic specimens
Immunohistochemical studies and confocal laser microscopy
Lab organization, maintaining inventory and day to day consumables, and careful record keeping of laboratory activities.
Assisting with multiple aspects of clinical trials ensuring data integrity
Positive interactions with potential study subjects
Document management
Administrative support and evaluation process
Keeps internal data entry systems up-to-date
Provides superior service to principle investigators and research sponsors within scope of responsibilities
May perform medical assistant skills, if certified
May act as phlebotomist, if certified