Vaccine Research Assistant

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health plans

FSA

Vacation leave

On-site parking

Job summary

The Irvine Lab at Scripps Research is seeking a Research Assistant I to advance vaccine research and development under supervision. You will assist with immuno-engineering projects and perform standard lab techniques, including cell culture and ELISAs, while helping with supplies and meetings.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, 1–3 years experience (or 0–2 with a Master's), strong organization and communication, and comfort with animal work.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in biology or chemical biology, cell biology, immunology or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.

Responsibilities

• Support studies in mouse models under supervision, including animal handling, injections, non-invasive imaging, necropsies, and preparation of flow cytometry samples.
• Help with preparation and testing of protein- and RNA-based vaccines.
• Independently conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures, including mammalian cell culture, antibody, and cytokine ELISAs.
• Help ordering and receiving project-specific supplies.
• Attend lab meetings and journal club.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or chemical biology, cell biology, immunology

Job description

The Irvine Lab at Scripps Research is seeking a Research Assistant I to advance vaccine research and development under supervision. You will assist with immuno-engineering projects and perform standard lab techniques, including cell culture and ELISAs, while helping with supplies and meetings.

Required are a Bachelor's degree in biology or related field, 1–3 years experience (or 0–2 with a Master's), strong organization and communication, and comfort with animal work.