The Research Assistant will manage mouse colonies and perform complex laboratory experiments including flow cytometry, tissue culture, and molecular biology techniques. They will also assist in designing research projects, operating sophisticated equipment, and providing training to junior staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline with at least 5 years of experience, or a master's degree with 3+ years of experience. Proficiency in spectral flow cytometry and experience with laboratory research procedures are required.
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Position Title: Research Assistant III
Duties
& responsibilites:
Will work with mice, including mouse colony management and maintenance.
Perform Flow cytometry experiments, tissue culture, T cell assays and ELISA.
Basic biochemistry and recombinant protein expression/ purification and molecular biology (cloning).
Plan and conduct complex or novel research projects that involve the performance of non-routine procedures, development of new or improved techniques and evaluation criteria, thorough data analysis and complex interpretations of results.
Assist in designing experiments; operate sophisticated scientific lab equipment; may plan and conduct a small or average size project or a large portion of a more diverse project.
May supervise or provide work direction and training to a small staff of professional-level employees.
Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Sick Leave
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Vacation Leave
403(b) Retirement Plan
On-site Parking
Employer Contributed Retirement Plan
Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience.
Candidates possessing a master’s degree, 3+ years’ experience required.
Knowledge of spectral flow cytometry.
Physical requirements
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 $70,304 - $84,375 per year, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.
Comprehensive benefits include
Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) using your own pre or post-tax dollars.
Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
Free, on-site parking
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.
