WORKSTUDY STUDENT - UCSD - 2026/2027 Evergreen Post

Scripps Research; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, is seeking a UCSD Work-study Student to gain hands-on laboratory experience under supervision. This role helps develop professional skills in a real research environment and supports routine lab operations.

This is a part-time position, up to 19 hours per week, limited to UCSD students with current Work-study funding for the academic year. Responsibilities include basic lab maintenance such as glassware washing, autoclaving, media and buffer

Qualifications

• Requires current enrollment as an undergraduate at UC San Diego.
• Must upload UCSD - Off Campus Work-study Job Referral document to apply.

Responsibilities

• Basic laboratory maintenance including glassware washing; autoclaving; media and buffer prep; replenishing supplies.
• Following experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff.

Education

Undergraduate student enrollment at UC San Diego (work-study)

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.

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.
• Upload your "UCSD - Off Campus Work-study Job Referral" document to the application. Applications without this document uploaded will not be considered for the position.

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.