TB Biology Research Associate II

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant II at The Scripps Research Institute will support the TB biology team with daily tasks, conducting experiments, preparing reagents, and managing data in BSL2/BSL3 settings.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in biology or related field and 3–5 years of experience; experience with imaging, luminescence, and PCR is valued; strong communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and related experience.
• 3–5 years' experience; master's degree holders require 2+ years.
• BSL3 training and experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with cell-based and/or biochemical assays (imaging, luminescence, fluorescence, absorbance).
• Proficiency with software such as GraphPad Prism, flow cytometry software and Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communications and good organization/time management.

Responsibilities

• Perform microbiological experiments, media prep, and bacterial culturing.
• Conduct molecular biology work: DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, and RT-PCR.
• Profile compounds against TB in BSL2/BSL3 labs including tissue culture and data analysis.
• Lab notebook documentation.
• Present results at informal lab meetings.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organization & time management

GraphPad Prism

Flow cytometry software

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Master's degree with 2+ years experience (preferred)

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Flow cytometry software

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Research Assistant II at The Scripps Research Institute will support the TB biology team with daily tasks, conducting experiments, preparing reagents, and managing data in BSL2/BSL3 settings.

Candidates should have a bachelor's in biology or related field and 3–5 years of experience; experience with imaging, luminescence, and PCR is valued; strong communication and organization are essential.