Research Technician

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in California is seeking a laboratory technician for the Automated Synthesis Facility. You will maintain and operate HPLC (analytical and preparative), LC-MS, SFC, TLC-MS, and automated solid dispense systems while supporting multiple chemistry groups.

You will run submitted samples, develop automated processing and reporting methods, and keep detailed records of instrument usage.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a relevant scientific discipline.
• Up to one year of related experience; 3–6 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with HPLC, SFC, and/or Mass Spectrometry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HPLC (analytical and preparative), LC-MS, SFC, TLC-MS, and automated solid dispense systems.
• Run submitted samples and write automated processing and reporting methods.
• Interface with scientists across research groups and track instrument use; perform other related duties as required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

SFC

Mass Spec

Job description

This position is in the Automated Synthesis Facility, a core facility that primarily supports the Department of Chemistry. The technician will be responsible for routine maintenance and operation of HPLC (analytical and preparative), LC-MS, SFC , TLC -MS, and automated solid dispense systems. Routine operation includes running submitted samples and writing automated processing and reporting methods. The technician will interface directly with scientists in multiple research groups and manage and track instrument use and perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Location:

Location: California

Additional Information:

This position is in the Automated Synthesis Facility working with the Department of Chemistry.

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 chemistry or in a relevant scientific discipline and up to one (1) year of related experience. Three (3) to six (6) years of related laboratory experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with HPLC , SFC , and/or Mass Spec.

Compensation:

Compensation: $17.69 -21.65 per hour budgeted hiring range

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

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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