Lab Assistant I

The Scripps Research Institute; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in Florida is seeking a Lab Assistant I to provide general laboratory support, including basic biochemical analyses, plasmid, tissue, or gel preparation, and routine spectrometry. Responsibilities include glassware washing, autoclaving, media preparation, and replenishing supplies while following established procedures.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 1+ year of related experience; an associate degree in a scientific discipline is

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.
• Requires a minimum of 1+ years of related experience.
• Associate degree, (scientific discipline), candidates require some, (0-1 year), previous related experience required.

Responsibilities

• General lab support including basic biochemical analyses; plasmid, tissue, or gel prep; spectrometry.
• Glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenishes supplies; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required.
• Follows experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in scientific discipline

Tools

PCR

Electrophoresis

Bacterial culture

Mammalian cell culture

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute ( TSRI ) also known as Scripps Research is currently seeking a Lab Assistant I for its Florida campus.

General lab support including basic biochemical analyses; plasmid, tissue, or gel prep; spectrometry. Glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenishes supplies; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

In addition to the above, follows experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.

Location

Florida

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

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

Basic Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained. Requires a minimum of 1+ years of related experience. Associate degree, (scientific discipline), candidates require some, (0-1 year), previous related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with horizontal and vertical electrophoresis, PCR , and bacterial and mammalian cell culture are highly desirable.

Preferably 1-2 years of related experience.

Florida & Palm Beach County residents are preferred.

Compensation

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Job Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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