RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Ward Lab

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POSITION TITLE: Research Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

A research technician position is available in the Andrew Ward laboratory which focuses on structure-based vaccine design for viral pathogens. The person filling this position will be primarily responsible for supporting ongoing investigations within the laboratory, led by the principal investigator, staff scientists, and postdoctoral associates. Details of Dr. Ward's laboratory, ongoing research projects, and recent publications can be found at ward.scripps.edu.

Duties will include molecular cloning, expression, purification and characterization of recombinant proteins, isolation of antibodies from human/animal serum and analysis via electron microscopy. The position will include electron microscopy training. Ability to maintain electronic records (OneNote) across multiple projects in a clear and organized manner and good time management skills are required. The research technician may be requested to present at internal meetings.

Job duties also include autoclaving and restocking supplies, reagent preparation, unboxing daily shipments, and other related tasks as assigned by the lab manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work under general supervision
• Ability to independently perform a wide variety of standard laboratory techniques/procedures.
• May provide interpretation and initial analyses of results.
• Basic ability to troubleshoot and modify procedures.
• May assist in designing experiments to complete a research plan.
• Further details for this position will be discussed during the interview process.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and at least 1 year of research experience in a laboratory (which could have been during undergraduate training).
• Strong background in molecular biology and recombinant protein methods.

COMPENSATION:

The expected hiring range for this position is $18.67 to $24 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:
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