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Job Description
STAFF SCIENTIST
- (Part Time) Kelly Lab
Job Category:
Scientific Staff
Requisition Number:
STAFF005019
ing Details
ed: June 30, 2026
Part-Time
Locations
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CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA
Job Details
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 epasses 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 andputer 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:
Staff Scientist (part time)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare and process human cardiac tissue specimens. Perform bottom-up proteomic analysis of tissue and amyloid fibrils. Interpret proteomic data to identify disease-relevant protein targets. Conduct tissue clearing and histological staining. Acquire and reconstruct three-dimensional images of cardiac microanatomy. Synthesize findings, document methods, andmunicate results.
REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific discipline required. Minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.
ADDITIOANAL INFORMATION
This is a part time position 20 hours per week.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position works in an office environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
Location:
La Jolla, California Compensation:
The expected hiring range for this position is $78,000 to $90,272 per year,mensurate 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) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three 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 in 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 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. Equal Opportunity Employer
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