Lab Assistant I - Droujinine Lab

JOB SUMMARY: The lab of Ilia Droujinine is seeking a part-time Lab Assistant. Our focus is on developing innovative methods to identify and characterize secreted factors that regulate organ and organism functions in both health and disease, particularly in mice (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-22599-x). Visit scripps.edu/droujinine for more information. Responsibilities may include techniques such as quantitative PCR genotyping, TMT mass spectrometry, metabolomics, western blotting, DNA cloning, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, high-throughput screens, and bioinformatic data analysis. This position will be able to work up to 80 hours per week during the summer months for a maximum of 90 calendar days.

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 are celebrating 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.  We work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to 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.

Celebrating a Century:  https://100.scripps.edu/

POSITION TITLE:  Lab Assistant I

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• General lab support, encompassing basic biochemical analyses, plasmid, tissue, or gel preparation, and spectrometry.
• Glassware washing, autoclaving, and preparation of media, solutions, and buffers.
• Conducting techniques such as quantitative PCR genotyping, TMT mass spectrometry, metabolomics, western blotting, DNA cloning, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, high-throughput screens, and bioinformatic data analysis.
• Replenishing supplies and performing other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained and a minimum of 1+ years of related experience. 
• or Associate degree, (scientific discipline) and (0-1 year), previous related experience required.
• Basic biologic techniques, mammalian cell culture or mouse experience preferred. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $16.85 to $19 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

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. Underrepresented individuals are encouraged to apply.