Scripps Research · 19 hours ago
RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Makarenkova Lab
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$20.07/hr - $25.06/hr
1+ years expScripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute known for its significant contributions to innovation in the biomedical field. The Research Assistant I will support transcriptomics data analysis projects, performing laboratory procedures, analyzing data, and assisting in experiment design.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Will perform single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) and spatial transcriptomics (Visium HD) data analysis
May also analyze Xenium data, using Seurat and RStudio, as well as Python or CDIAM software
In addition, the Assistant will help with bulk RNA-seq data analysis
Assistance may be given for unusual problems and normally reviewed for application of sound professional judgement
May provide interpretation and initial analysis of results
Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
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. Candidates possessing a Master's degree, 0-2 years experience required
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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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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