Biomedical Research Technician: Lab Imaging & Genomics

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer contributed retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, is seeking a Research Technician to perform routine scientific tasks, prepare samples, and operate standard lab equipment. You will engage in cell culture, molecular biology work, imaging, and data analysis under supervision.

The role supports multiple disciplines and offers exposure to genomic and proteomic workflows within a renowned biomedical research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and up to one year of related experience.
• Three to six years of related laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory organization and upkeep.
• Mammalian cell culture, including maintenance of primary cultures and cell lines.
• Molecular biology techniques, such as DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, viral production, and cloning.
• Mouse colony husbandry, sample collection, and census record-keeping.
• Preparation of samples for genomic and proteomic studies.
• Fluorescence imaging and data analysis.
• Other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

DNA/RNA isolation

PCR

qPCR

Viral production

Cloning

Fluorescence imaging

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

3–6 years of related laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, is seeking a Research Technician to perform routine scientific tasks, prepare samples, and operate standard lab equipment. You will engage in cell culture, molecular biology work, imaging, and data analysis under supervision.

The role supports multiple disciplines and offers exposure to genomic and proteomic workflows within a renowned biomedical research environment.