RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Automated Synthesis Facility (ASF) PCL

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position will work under the supervision of the ASF Scientific Director and 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. In addition, the position will also support daily ASF lab operations including inventory, maintenance, set up and running of samples on HPLC, SFC, and/or Mass Spec.

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, with HPLC, SFC, and/or Mass Spec experience preferred.
• Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, 0-2 years experience required.

Nice To Haves

• HPLC, SFC, and/or Mass Spec experience

Responsibilities

• Work under general supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on all-node related infrastructure.
• Assist the Director and Staff in working with Node Users on their research goals.
• Assist in Node inventory management and inventory replenishment.
• Support daily ASF lab operations including inventory, maintenance, set up and running of samples on HPLC, SFC, and/or Mass Spec.
• Ability to independently conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures.
• 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).
• 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