Senior Research Assistant, Neuroscience Lab

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 84,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Health and welfare plans

Employer contributed retirement plan (

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, invites applications for a Research Assistant III to join the Jin lab. The role involves supporting complex research projects under the PI, training staff, and ensuring day-to-day lab operations and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, with 5 years of experience (3+ with a master’s) and are ready to work in a fast-paced research environment, supporting data analysis and experimental design.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; a master's typically requires 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine procedures and resolve complex problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables; develop methods and evaluation criteria; perform complex interpretations and analyses; master specialized lab techniques; may plan and conduct a large project or substantial portion of a diverse project.
• Operate sophisticated scientific lab equipment and perform complex procedures with accuracy.
• In supervisory capacity, plan, organize, and direct assigned projects; supervise a small staff of professional-level employees.
• Perform complex or novel assignments requiring development of new or improved techniques and procedures; demonstrate initiative, creativity, and problem-solving to advance scientific goals.
• Facilitate mouse colony management, performing molecular biology and library preparation.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, invites applications for a Research Assistant III to join the Jin lab. The role involves supporting complex research projects under the PI, training staff, and ensuring day-to-day lab operations and safety.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant science, with 5 years of experience (3+ with a master’s) and are ready to work in a fast-paced research environment, supporting data analysis and experimental design.