Research Assistant II

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button. If you would like tobookmark this position for later review, click on the Bookmark link. To email this position to a friend, click on the Email to a Friend link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the Print Preview link. This position is available for a person with training in behavioral techniques to join a multidisciplinary effort to study the neuro-biological and neuro-immunological bases of drug addiction. The project will involve behavioral methods such as drug self-administration among others, and neurochemical techniques. Will 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 and perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required or assigned. “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: Location: California Additional Information: This position involves small laboratory animal handling. 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: 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 3-5 years experience. Candidates possessing a Master’s degree, 2+ years experience required. Must be highly motivated, able to work semi-independently, and have a strong background in behavioral neuroscience. Preferred Qualifications: Compensation: Compensation: $47,486 - $57,408 per year budgeted hiring range. Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Job Posting Category Job Posting Category Scientific & Technical 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. Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). #J-18808-Ljbffr