RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Lippi Lab
Company: Scripps Research
Location: San Diego
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job 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 encompasses 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
and computer 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: Research Technician POSITION
SUMMARY: The Lippi lab at Scripps Research seeks a Research
Technician as part of a growing team of investigators studying how
post-transcriptional mechanisms instruct brain development and
function. We have pioneered new conceptual and technological
frameworks to interrogate these mechanisms, including inducible and
reversible global microRNA loss-of-function, cell type–specific
microRNA–target interaction mapping, scalable manipulation of
individual regulatory elements, and single-cell, isoform-sensitive
measurements of translation in vivo (Zolboot et al. Neuron 2025;
Sison et al. Nature 2026). For more details please visit:
www.lippilab.org As a Research Technician, you will support
Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students who are using these
tools to discover fundamental new biology. This position offers the
opportunity to collaborate with a talented team, present findings
in lab meetings, author scientific papers, and contribute to
exciting discoveries. A strong candidate has previous experience
with one of the following: Mouse primary neuronal culture
preparations (e.g., cortical or MGE preps), brain injections in
embryos and in early postnatal pups, brain slice preparation, and
AAV and LV production. Establishing and optimizing CRISPR screens
(e.g., CRISPRa/i), molecular biology (cloning, viral vector design,
biochemistry), iPSC-derived neurons, and flow cytometry.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Ensure laboratory personnel are
maintaining a clean, organized workspace, upkeep laboratory
inventory by ordering reagents and other supplies and place
maintenance requests for laboratory apparatus and facility.
Participate in weekly lab meetings by reporting data and presenting
during journal clubs. Assist with multiple research projects under
the guidance of research staff and graduate students. Prepare
weekly mouse cortical neuron cultures and maintain these cultures,
routinely handle mice for injections and sample collection; Section
mouse brain tissue with vibratome and cryostat. Independently
perform various research procedures including but not limited to
immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, PCR, and DNA cloning.
Collect and organize accurate data; perform statistical analyses
and prepare graphs.â?¯ REQUIREMENTS: Require s a bachelor's degree
in a relevant scientific discipline. Candidates at both junior and
senior experience levels are encouraged to apply. At least three
(3) years of related laboratory experience is required for more
experienced candidates. COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for
this position is $18.67 to $24 per hour, commensurate 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 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: 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 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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