Research Assistant II

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute is seeking a research professional to join a multidisciplinary team studying the neurobiological and neuroimmunological bases of drug addiction. You will perform behavioral methods such as drug self-administration and neurochemical techniques, analyze data, and troubleshoot procedures.

Required: a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3–5 years of experience (Master’s with 2+ years may be accepted).

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of experience; Master’s degree with 2+ years may be accepted
• Strong background in behavioral neuroscience; highly motivated and semi-independent

Responsibilities

• Perform research and standard laboratory procedures for projects
• Analyze data, interpret results, and troubleshoot methods as needed
• Assist in designing experiments and provide routine equipment maintenance
• Provide guidance or training to other department personnel

Skills

Behavioral neuroscience

Data analysis

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Master’s degree (2+ years experience preferred)

Job description

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This position is available for a person with training in behavioral techniques to join a multidisciplinary effort to study the neuro-biological and neuro-immunological bases of drug addiction. The project will involve behavioral methods such as drug self-administration among others, and neurochemical techniques.

Will perform research and conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory procedures for projects, analyze data and interpret results, investigate, troubleshoot and modify methods and procedures as necessary, may assist in designing experiments, may provide routine equipment maintenance as well as guidance/training to other department personnel and perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

“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.”

Location:

Location: California

Additional Information:

This position involves small laboratory animal handling.

Physical Requirements:

This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Basic Qualifications:

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 3-5 years experience. Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, 2+ years experience required.
Must be highly motivated, able to work semi-independently, and have a strong background in behavioral neuroscience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Compensation:

Compensation: $47,486 - $57,408 per year budgeted hiring range.

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Posting Category

Job Posting Category Scientific & Technical

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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