RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Makarenkova Lab
Company: Scripps Research
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT US: Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute
ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact
on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This
significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in
immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV),
neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla,
California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple
Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading
postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two
elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute
for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational
Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry
and computer science with translational science to produce
pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine.
Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the
frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting
human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a
difference, this could be your opportunity to join our
transformative team. POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant I POSITION
SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly motivated Research/Bioinformatics
Assistant to support transcriptomics data analysis projects. Work
under general supervision, independently and in collaboration with
others perform research and conduct a wide variety of standard
laboratory procedures for projects; analyze data and interpret
results; investigate, troubleshoot, and modify methods and
procedures as necessary; may assist in designing experiments; may
provide routine equipment maintenance as well as guidance/training
to other department personnel. RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES: 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. REQUIREMENTS: 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. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position works in a
laboratory or vivarium environment. Details of established
essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed
during the interview process. COMPENSATION: The expected hiring
range for this position is $20.07 to $25.06 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) 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 The above statements describe the
level of work performed and expected in general terms. The
statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities,
duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the
content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of
Scripps Research, with or without notice. Furthermore, nothing in
this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or
to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of
Scripps Research staff. 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.
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