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Research Assistant I - Zhu Lab

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POSITION TITLE: Research Assistant I - Zhu Lab
 
POSITION TITLE: 
The Zhu Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to be trained and integrated into a team environment to support vaccine development for diverse viral pathogens (HIV, HCV, Ebola, RSV, Flu, and SARS-CoV-1/2), as well as non-viral pathogens (Malaria and Tuberculosis). 
The experimental methods used in the lab include computational design, structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell culture, protein production and purification, animal immunization, pseudovirus neutralization, flow cytometry, single cell analysis, and next-generation sequencing.
 
RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES:
This individual will contribute to different projects assisting Staff Scientist and Principal Investigator and may also be recognized as a contributor to the resulting publications. Assignments will include performing various molecular biology/protein experiments such as DNA cloning, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, bacterial transformation, protein analysis including purification and Western Blot, mammalian cell culture and transfection, aseptic techniques, all the while following pre-defined protocols. There may be other related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Zhu laboratory is focusing on antibody discovery and vaccine development for HIV, HCV, Ebola, RSV, Flu, SARS-CoV-1/2, and several other viral pathogens.
Dr. Zhu holds a joint appointment in the Department of Integrative Structural and Computational Biology (ISCB) and the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research in La Jolla, CA (https://www.scripps.edu/). Details of Dr. Zhu’s laboratory, on-going research projects, and recent publications can be found at https://www.jzhulab.org/.
 
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. Undergraduate internships may be considered. Prior experience in molecular or protein techniques will be a plus but not required. Must be keen to learn, have good organizational and time management skills. Must be neat and capable of detailed record keeping.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:
This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment.
Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed and discussed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION: $20.07-$25.06 per hour
 
 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.