RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - de Carvalho Lab

Scripps Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 27,648 - 34,522; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Contributed Retirement Plan

Health and Welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Competitive vacation and sick leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Join a pioneering nonprofit biomedical institute dedicated to innovation and groundbreaking research. As a research assistant in the de Carvalho Lab, you will investigate immune responses, support experiments, and manage lab operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while working in a collaborative environment. With a century-long legacy of scientific excellence, you will be part of a transformative team making significant contributions to human health. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a scientific field is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a lab setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab members with experiments and conduct independent research.
• Manage lab’s mouse colonies, inventory, and organization.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

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. 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.

POSITION SUMMARY: The de Carvalho Lab (Laboratory of Immune Longevity) investigates the mechanisms behind long-lived immune responses, with a particular emphasis on plasma cells and antibodies. Our research utilizes transgenic mouse models alongside infection and immunization strategies. We are seeking a bright, inquisitive, and driven research assistant to join our collaborative team. The role involves supporting lab members with their experiments and, once trained, independently conducting research. Additionally, the research assistant will help manage the lab’s mouse colonies, inventory, and overall organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work under general supervision. Assistance given for unusual problems and normally reviewed for application of sound professional judgement.
• Ability to independently conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures.
• May use judgement when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques.
• Work on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions with specific instructions from supervisor.
• May provide interpretation and initial analyses of results.
• Limited ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• May assist in designing experiments to complete a segment of overall research plan.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.
• Requires 1-3 years experience. Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, 0-2 years experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $20.07 to $25.06 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 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.

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.