Scripps Research · 18 hours ago
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Chanda Lab (BIOLOGY)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$23.31/hr - $28.75/hr
1+ years expScripps Research is a nonprofit translational research institute dedicated to creating innovative medicines. The Chanda Lab is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant I to support antiviral drug and immune modulator discovery programs by executing high-throughput assays, developing in vitro assays, and maintaining virus stocks and cell culture lines.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Perform general lab duties
Human primary cell and cell line culture, preparation of media and reagents
Compound handling and plate inventory
Develop in vitro assays for BSL2-level viruses to enable drug discovery flowcharts
Execute high-throughput assays against for screening campaigns
Data analysis and lab notebook documentation
The position requires great attention to detail, dexterity of the hands, troubleshooting capability and flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related field
1-3 years laboratory experience
Experience with cell-based and biochemical assays using methods such as high-content imaging, luminescence, fluorescence, and absorbance are required
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Preferred
Experience in working with viruses: stock generation, determining infectious titers, setting up in vitro antiviral assays are preferred
Experience with database interface and data analysis using Excel and Prism is preferred
Experience with automated liquid handling instruments is a plus
Experience with gene expression analysis (RT-qPCR, NextGen sequencing, etc.) is a plus
Benefits
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.
Company
Scripps Research
Scripps Research is a leader in the discovery and application of biomedical breakthroughs that improve human health.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.2MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesThe Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2025-10-08Grant· $3.2M
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2022-05-18Grant· $67M
Leadership Team
Ed Ramos
Director of Digital Clinical Trials, Co-founder Digital Trials Center
Caroline M.
Chief Operating Officer
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