RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Ken Lab

The Scripps Research Institute • San Diego, CA

46d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of routine scientific tasks; may prepare test specimens; set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity. We are looking for a laboratory technician to carry out general laboratory management duties like ordering supplies and data organization, who will then also perform experiments in EITHER a wet lab or dry lab capacity. We are accepting applications from anyone with expertise in one of these two areas, expertise in both is not required."

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and up to one (1) year of related experience.
• Three (3) to six (6) years of related laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

• High level of organizational skills, especially with data management
• Excellent communication
• An ability to both work well in a team environment, and demonstrate independence in troubleshooting
• Curiosity and a genuine interest in basic academic research
• Experience with molecular biology, such as cloning, strain construction, protein expression
• Experience with mammalian tissue culture
• Proficiency with at least one type of computational modeling software
• Proficiency in python

Responsibilities

• Record data providing basic analyses and interpretations
• Perform a limited number of non-repetitive procedures
• lab organizational duties such as ordering reagents, updating inventories, and data management
• keep an excellent lab notebook (electronically)
• Present their work in lab meeting every few months
• perform FRET-based experiments with a plate reader
• Prepare large-scale quantities of RNA and protein
• general microbiology and molecular biology protocols such as cloning, strain construction, and tissue culture
• Use RNA prediction software to inform the work of wet-lab scientists
• Use computational docking software, AutoDock, for RNA targeting

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) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• 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 parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees