STAFF Scientist Part Time Kelly Lab

Staff Scientist - (Part Time) Kelly Lab

Job Category:
Scientific Staff

Location:

La Jolla, California

Position Title:

Staff Scientist (part time)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to development of novel high-throughput assays to assess impact of genetic diversity on the genotype to phenotype transformation using different gene targets.
• Contribute to validation of genotype to phenotype analyses using machine learning approaches
• Cell culture: maintaining cell lines by passaging, splitting and cryopreserving cells; monitoring cell health and viability through microscopy; treating cells with experimental compounds
• Flow Cytometery: isolating specific cell populations and development of plate based FACS assays for small molecule screening
• Western blotting, transfections, qPCR, and microscopy
• Designing research questions and experimental protocols
• Collaborating with other researchers to discuss findings, develop new projects and writing manuscripts.

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific discipline required. Minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.

Additional Information:

This is a part time position 20 hours per week.

Physical Requirements:

This position works in an office environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Compensation:
The expected hiring range for this position is $78,000 to $90,272 per year, commensurate with experience.

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

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.