Research Assistant I - Torrey Pines

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a Research Assistant I in Central San Diego County to support clinical trials, ensure data integrity, and assist with lab tasks at the Biorepository and Bioinformatics Core. The role involves subject interaction, document management, and administrative duties within a fast-paced research environment.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a research setting, a high school diploma, and strong computer skills. Bachelor's degree is preferred; bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong motivator/communicator in a compact clinical team with aggressive timelines

Responsibilities

• Assist with multiple aspects of clinical trials ensuring data integrity
• Interact with potential study subjects and provide administrative support
• Maintain and update internal data entry systems
• May perform medical assistant skills or phlebotomy if certified
• Lab bench work including tissue dissection, cell culture, and molecular techniques
• Maintain lab organization and inventory, record-keeping of activities

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Communication

Organized

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, located in Torrey Pines.

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2026.
• Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
• Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why join this team?

Scripps Health is committed to providing the best possible patient care, and research is a critical part of that mission. In addition to bringing the latest treatments to our patients, the knowledge gained from these research studies advances the quality of care for people around the world.The Research Assistant I will join the team at Scripp s Green Hospital as a part of t he Scripps Health/Scripps Clinic Biorepository and Bioinformatics Core, which is a multifaceted, comprehensive resource for physicians and scientists that provides access to various biological materials for the purposes of conducting research on many diseases and health conditions.

The general duties of the Research Assistant I includes assisting with multiple aspects of clinical trials ensuring data integrity, positive interactions with potential study subjects, document management, administrative support and evaluation process. Keeps internal data entry systems up-to-date. Provides superior service to principle investigators and research sponsors within scope of responsibilities. May perform medical assistant skills, if certified. May act as phlebotomist, if certified.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Perform and assist in bench lab experiments involving biomechanical, histologic and stem cell research
• Tissue dissection and harvesting
• Cell and tissue culture techniques
• Molecular and biochemical techniques (DNA/RNA Isolation, PCR, ELISA and Western Blotting)
• Processing and staining routine histologic specimens
• Immunohistochemical studies and confocal laser microscopy
• Lab organization, maintaining inventory and day to day consumables, and careful record keeping of laboratory activities.

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills

• 1-2 years experience in a research setting
• High school diploma
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office software
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong motivator/communicator in a compact clinical team working with aggressive timelines

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification

• Bachelor's degree preferred with a focus in engineering, bioengineering, biology, physiology, chemistry, or equivalent
• 2 years research training preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Medical Assistant certificate, CNA, or CA Phlebotomist preferred

Job : Research

Primary Location : Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS CLINICAL RESEARCH SVCS

Work Locations : SCRIPPS CLINICAL RESEARCH SVCS 11025 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA 92037-1030

Organization : Scripps Health Corp

Job Posting : Sep 14, 2026, 10:17:08 PM

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.