RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Antibody & Recombinant Protein Core Facility

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

42d • $21 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

We provide high quality antibodies and proteins for the Scripps Research
community to use as diagnostic tools and therapeutic reagents in their research
studies.  We work closely with investigators to form a plan of action specific
to their needs, allowing us to take a customizable approach to their antibody
and recombinant protien production and purification needs.

Work under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with others
perform research and conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory procedures
for projects; analyze data and interpret results; investigate, troubleshoot, and
modify methods and procedures as necessary; may assist in designing experiments;
may provide routine equipment maintenance as well as guidance/training to other
department personnel; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities
as required or assigned.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.
• Requires 1-3 years experience. Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, 0-2 years experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and skillset in mammalian cell culture, transient transfection, protein purification (Affinity, Size Exclusion), ELISA, and SDS-PAGE is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision. Assistance given for unusual problems and normally reviewed for application of sound professional judgement
• Ability to independently conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures. Some ability to use judgement when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
• May provide interpretation and initial analyses of results.
• Limited ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• May assist in designing experiments to complete a segment of overall research plan.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

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: Entry Level