Research Technician - Lippi Lab

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POSITION TITLE: Research Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lippi lab at Scripps Research seeks aResearch Technician as part of a growing team of investigators studying how post-transcriptional mechanisms instruct brain development and function. We have pioneered new conceptual and technological frameworks to interrogate these mechanisms, including inducible and reversible global microRNA loss-of-function, cell type–specific microRNA–target interaction mapping, scalable manipulation of individual regulatory elements, and single-cell, isoform-sensitive measurements of translation in vivo(Zolbootet al.

Neuron 2025; Sison et al. Nature 2026).For more details please visit:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..org

As a Research Technician, you will support Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Studentswhoareusingthese tools to discover fundamental new biology.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, present findings in lab meetings,author scientific papers,and contribute to exciting discoveries.

A strong candidate haspreviousexperience with one of the following:

• Mouse primary neuronal culture preparations (e.g., cortical or MGE preps), brain injections in embryos and in early postnatal pups, brain slice preparation, and AAV and LV production.
• Establishing andoptimizingCRISPR screens (e.g.,CRISPRa/i), molecular biology (cloning, viral vector design, biochemistry),iPSC-derived neurons,and flowcytometry.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Ensure laboratory personnel aremaintaininga clean, organized workspace, upkeep laboratory inventory by ordering reagents and other supplies and place maintenance requests for laboratory apparatus and facility.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings by reporting data and presenting during journal clubs.
• Assist with multiple research projects under the guidance of research staff and graduate students.
• Prepare weekly mouse cortical neuron cultures andmaintainthese cultures, routinely handle mice for injections and sample collection;
  Section mouse brain tissue with vibratome and cryostat.
• Independently perform various research procedures including but not limited to immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, PCR, and DNA cloning.
• Collect and organizeaccuratedata; perform statistical analyses and prepare graphs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Require s a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Candidates at both junior and senior experience levels are encouraged to apply.
• At least three (3) years of related laboratory experienceisrequiredformore experienced candidates.

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…