Scripps Research · 17 hours ago
RESEARCH ASSISTANT III -TB Biology, Drug Discovery
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $73K/yr
5+ years expScripps Research is a nonprofit translational research institute dedicated to creating the next generation of medicines. The Research Assistant III will support the TB Biology drug discovery team with daily experimental execution, reagent preparation, data management, and routine compound profiling against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Perform and assist in microbiological experiments, including preparation of media, bacterial culturing, and routine strain handling under appropriate containment
Execute routine activity profiling of new compound analogs against BSL2 and/or BSL3 TB, including tissue culture, immunology-related workflows (as needed), and data analysis
Follow BSL3 SOPs rigorously, including PPE use, decontamination procedures, waste handling, and documentation requirements
Perform and assist in molecular biology experiments, including isolation and purification of DNA/RNA, PCR, and quantitative RT-PCR
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate lab notebook documentation
Organize, analyze, and report data using standard tools; support data uploading and file organization
Present results in informal laboratory meetings and communicate progress/issues clearly to the team
Plan and prioritize multiple experiments with overlapping timelines; meet time-sensitive endpoints and coordinate schedules to support BSL3 work
Demonstrate strong ownership of assigned assays and consistent reliability in a high-containment setting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, or related field
5+ years of BSL2 laboratory experience (required)
Strong organizational skills and time management, including the ability to manage multi-day experiments and meet fixed sampling/harvest timelines
Experience with cell-based and/or biochemical assays using imaging, luminescence, fluorescence, and/or absorbance in high-density formats
Preferred
Letter of recommendation and/or at least one professional reference is highly preferred
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) (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
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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