ABOUT US :

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We are celebrating our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

Celebrating a Century:

POSITION TITLE: Research Technician

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Working directly and in conjunction with Scripps Research faculty and outside users, technicians assist in the design, execution and analysis of projects within the Core.
• Assist users in assessing their experimental needs, act as a resource by fielding questions in available methods.
• Perform experiments on behalf of users.
• Ensure instruments are maintained.
• Perform other lab duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or related field is required. Three (3) to six (6) years of related laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a related degree.
• Minimum 1 year of related laboratory experience, including experimental design and implementation. Volunteer and/or unpaid internships of related laboratory experience accepted.
• Basic laboratory bench experience including pipetting, concentration calculations/conversions, etc.
• Proficient communication skills - both written and verbal communication of ideas to develop experimental approaches in collaboration with other researchers (including an array of people from a wide variety of cultural and educational backgrounds, individually or in groups).
• The following are not required, but will be considered favorably: Experience in any of the biophysical techniques - Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR), BioLayer Interferometry (BLI), Isothermal Titration Calorimetry (ITC), Circular dichroism (CD), UV-Vis Spectroscopy (UV Spec), Mass Photometry (MP), Analytical Ultracentrifugation (AUC), Miro-Scale Thermophoresis (MST), and Phosphor/Gel/Western Imaging.
• One-on-one mentoring or teaching experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $18.67 to $24 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.