Lab Assistant I - Disney Lab
ABOUT US:
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POSITION SUMMARY:
General lab support including basic biochemical analyses; plasmid, tissue, or gel prep; spectrometry. Glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenishes supplies; perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Maintain an electronic laboratory notebook, documenting all experimental procedures and recording results and data analysis
- Maintain an inventory of laboratory supplies
- Order laboratory supplies
- Prepare buffers
- Perform biochemical assays such as gel electrophoresis, PCR, high throughput screening, and others as needed
- Maintain mammalian cell lines
- Follow all safety procedures, including wearing PPE
- Work as a member of a team
- Other related duties, tasks, and responsibilities as required or assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skill and abilities have been attained. Requires a minimum of 1+ years of related experience. Associate degree, (scientific discipline), candidates require some, (0-1 year), previous related experience required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Florida & Palm Beach County residents are preferred.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with experience
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:
Scripps is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
COVID-19 update:
The safety and well-being of our candidates, our people and their families continues to be a top priority. Until restrictions change, interviews will be conducted virtually. New hires will work remotely, unless specifically authorized for campus access.