WORKSTUDY STUDENT - UCSD - 2026/2027 Evergreen Post

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, invites UCSD students enrolled in undergraduate programs to apply for a Work-Study Student position. This part-time role focuses on basic laboratory tasks, glassware washing, autoclaving, media preparation, and following experimental procedures under supervision.

Work-study funding is a prerequisite, and the position offers hands-on lab experience in a vivarium or laboratory setting, with up to 19 hours per week during the current academic

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as an undergraduate student at UCSD.
• Work-study funding must be awarded for the current academic year.
• Ability to perform basic laboratory tasks and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic lab maintenance including glassware washing and autoclaving.
• Prepare media, solutions, and buffers as directed.
• Replenish supplies and assist laboratory staff with experiments.

Skills

Laboratory maintenance

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student at UCSD

Tools

Autoclave operation

Glassware washing

Media preparation

Job description

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE:

WORK-STUDY STUDENT - UCSD

POSITION SUMMARY:

UCSD Work-study Students receive occupational experience, closely supervised training and are able to develop professional skills. Duties include basic laboratory maintenance such as glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenishing supplies and following experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.

This is a part time position, up to 19 hours per week, and is only for UCSD students that have been awarded Work-study funding on the current academic year.

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.

COMPENSATION:

• The expected hiring range for this position is $17.75 to $23.00

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires current enrollment in an undergraduate program at the University of California San Diego.

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

EEO Statement:

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. 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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