Research Assistant III - Immunology & Translational Lab

Scripps Research; Mountain House (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Vacation & sick leave

On-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research in La Jolla, CA, invites applications for a Research Assistant III. The role supports discovery in immunology and infectious diseases, with hands-on work across cellular, molecular, and biochemical assays in a state-of-the-art lab.

You will perform flow cytometry, tissue culture, ELISA, and T cell assays, while contributing to experimental design and data interpretation. This full-time on-site position includes comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Master’s degree with 3+ years experience if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory techniques spanning cellular, molecular, and biochemical methods.
• Conduct flow cytometry, tissue culture, T cell assays, and ELISA.
• Apply basic animal research techniques.
• Assist in designing experiments and operate lab equipment.
• Plan and conduct small to mid-sized research projects.
• Supervise interns, students, and junior staff as needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Lab techniques

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

T cell assays

ELISA

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

Scripps Research in La Jolla, CA, invites applications for a Research Assistant III. The role supports discovery in immunology and infectious diseases, with hands-on work across cellular, molecular, and biochemical assays in a state-of-the-art lab.

You will perform flow cytometry, tissue culture, ELISA, and T cell assays, while contributing to experimental design and data interpretation. This full-time on-site position includes comprehensive benefits and a collaborative team environment.