RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Automated Synthesis Facility (ASF) PCL

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work under the supervision of the ASF Scientific Director and senior Staff on PCL “Node Operation” to perform routine maintenance on all-node related infrastructure; will assist the Director and Staff in working with Node Users on their research goals and will assist in Node inventory management and inventory replenishment. This project is part of a new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories in alignment with the U.S. government's Genesis Mission.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or 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, organic chemistry experience preferred.
• Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, 0-2 years experience required.

Nice To Haves

• organic chemistry experience 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.

Benefits

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care).
• Remote/Hybrid/Flexible work schedules (Dependent on role).
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
• Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees and their family members.
• Free, on-site parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level