Neuroscience Research Technician—Brain & Translational Tools

Scripps Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,719 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan

Health and Welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Competitive vacation and sick leave policies

Free on-site parking

Job summary

A leading nonprofit biomedical institute in San Diego seeks a Research Technician to support innovative research on brain development. The ideal candidate will assist in exciting projects, collaborating with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students while maintaining organized lab practices. Relevant experience in cellular biology techniques like neuronal culture preparations and CRISPR screens is required. This role provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about biomedical research.

Qualifications

• Requires at least three years of related laboratory experience for experienced candidates.
• Candidates at both junior and senior experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and laboratory inventory.
• Report data and present during weekly lab meetings.
• Assist in multiple research projects under guidance.
• Prepare and maintain mouse cortical neuron cultures.
• Independently perform research procedures like immunohistochemistry.

Skills

Mouse primary neuronal culture preparations

CRISPR screens

Immunohistochemistry

PCR

DNA cloning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Flow cytometry

Job description

A leading nonprofit biomedical institute in San Diego seeks a Research Technician to support innovative research on brain development. The ideal candidate will assist in exciting projects, collaborating with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students while maintaining organized lab practices. Relevant experience in cellular biology techniques like neuronal culture preparations and CRISPR screens is required. This role provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, making it an ideal opportunity for those passionate about biomedical research.