Job Description

Requisition Number 06442
Department Name: Calibr
Position Type: Part Time
Position Title Intern (Job ID: N174)
Position Summary:

Job ID: N174:

This position is with the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr). To learn more about this opportunity and/ or to apply for consideration, please go to https://www.scripps.edu/science-and-medicine/calibr/careers/

Calibr, a division of Scripps Research is a not-for profit research institute located in La Jolla, California. Calibr is focused on innovative early stage translational research in the areas of regenerative medicine, cancer biology, cardiovascular and metabolic disease, immunology and infectious disease.

Position Overview:
The Calibr neglected tropical disease team is seeking a highly motivated individual to integrate into a team environment to support multiple drug discovery programs. Under this role, the ideal candidate will work with other team members to support the execution of key high-throughput assays, maintain cell culture lines, and assist with additional projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Perform general lab duties (including making cell culture media)
* Maintain mammalian cell cultures
* Maintain cell cultures of BSL2 pathogens (e.g. Plasmodium falciparum)
* Assist with high-throughput assays against select BSL2 pathogens.

"The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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."
Location: California
Additional Information:

This position is with the California Institute for Biomedical Research (Calibr). To learn more about this opportunity and/ or to apply for consideration, please go to https://www.scripps.edu/science-and-medicine/calibr/careers/
Physical Requirements:

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/discussed during the interview process.
Basic Qualifications:

Qualifications and Experience:
* Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in biology, biochemistry, microbiology or a related focus
* 0-3 years laboratory experience
* Letter of recommendation and/or at least one professional reference is highly preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Compensation:
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Posting Category Internships
EEO Statement

The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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