TB Biology Research Assistant — Molecular & Microbiology

Scripps Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health and welfare plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation and sick leave

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Scripps Research is seeking a Research Assistant II to support the TB biology team with daily tasks including research, reagent prep and data management in BSL2/BSL3 settings. Vaccinations may be required.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience (master’s degree with 2+ years acceptable) and has strong experience in molecular biology and cell-based assays. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline (biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology or related field).
• Requires 3–5 years’ experience; candidates with a master’s degree require 2+ years’ experience.
• Prior BSL3 training and experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with cell-based and/or biochemical assays (imaging, luminescence, fluorescence, absorbance) in high-density formats.
• Proficiency with GraphPad Prism, flow cytometry software and Microsoft Office for data analysis, figure generation, data management and uploading.
• Experience with oral and written communications skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in microbiological experiments, including media preparation and bacterial culturing/modification.
• Perform and assist team members in molecular biology experiments (DNA/RNA isolation, PCR and qRT-PCR).
• Execute routine activity profiling of new compound analogs against TB (BSL2/BSL3) including tissue culture, immunology and data analysis.
• Lab notebook documentation.
• Presentation of results in an informal laboratory meeting setting.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/biochemistry/microbiology/immunology or related field

Master’s degree with 2+ years experience

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Flow cytometry software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scripps Research is seeking a Research Assistant II to support the TB biology team with daily tasks including research, reagent prep and data management in BSL2/BSL3 settings. Vaccinations may be required.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of experience (master’s degree with 2+ years acceptable) and has strong experience in molecular biology and cell-based assays. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.