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: Research Assistant I
POSITION SUMMARY:
To maintain homeostasis, organisms rely on internal signaling networks that orchestrate the physiological response across different tissues and organs. Intriguingly, perturbation in one tissue elicits secreted signals that transmit the information to other tissues and that these signals are important for maintenance of health and longevity. Secreted proteins are key components of interorgan signaling that coordinate organ functions by signaling over long distances. Destabilization of these interorgan signaling networks, responsible for the orchestration of physiological responses across organs, drives age-associated disease, including diabetes, cancer, or chronic inflammation.
Despite this, the composition and activity of interorgan communication networks and their impact on aging and disease remain poorly defined. The Droujinine Lab has developed novel methods to identify and characterize novel secreted factors that coordinate organ functions in homeostasis and disease in mammalian systems. Specifically, we use proteomics and in vivo functional genomic screens to uncover the secreted proteins and cellular circuitry involved in homeostasis, obesity, and aging. To learn more please visit
www.scripps.edu/droujinine.
RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:
- Work under general supervision. Assistance given for unusual problems and normally reviewed for application of sound professional judgement
- Ability to independently conduct a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures. Some ability to use judgement when necessary to adapt standard methods and techniques. Receive instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions.
- May provide interpretation and initial analyses of results.
- Limited ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
- May assist in designing experiments to complete a segment of overall research plan.
- Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
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.
- Requires 1-3 years experience in biology, chemical biology, biological engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience in biologic techniques outlined in the position summary highly preferred but not required.
- High motivation and independence in reading scientific literature and performing experiments.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment.
- 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 $20.07 to $25.06 per hour, 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) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
- Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three 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.
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