Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.
This is a full time position, generally Monday through Friday. This position is Grant Funded through June 30, 2027.
At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.
You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.
Scripps Health is committed to providing the best possible patient care, and research is a critical part of that mission. In addition to bringing the latest treatments to our patients, the knowledge gained from these research studies advances the quality of care for people around the world. The Research Assistant II will join the team at the Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education (SCORE). SCORE's physicians and scientists study the effects of traumatic injuries and sports activities to determine how well joint replacement and reconstruction techniques or the use of experimental prostheses can restore joint mechanics and range of motion. To be successful, the Research Assistant must be flexible to adjust to changing priorities and eager to learn.
The Research Assistant II will:
- Perform or assist in bench lab experiments involving biomechanical, histologic, cartilage and stem cell research.
- Contribute to the analysis of cartilage, related tissues and cell cultures, human joints and implants.
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Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:
- Bachelor's degree required. Degree field preferred in engineering, bioengineering, biology, physiology, chemistry, or equivalent.
- Experience in laboratory work in one of the following areas: Tissue dissection and harvesting, fixture design, engineering design, cell and tissue culture techniques (PCR, ELISA and Western Blotting), gene activation studies, processing and staining routine histologic specimens, radioisotope update studies, immunohistochemical studies, confocal laser microscopy. Lab bench work mechanical skills: Comfortable using orthopaedic equipment such as osteotomes, saws, drills, and power equipment. Comfortable using equipment such as drill-press, lathe, and milling maching.
- Computer skills: Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Some programming experience.
- Writing skills: Experience in preparing scientific abstracts, posters, and presentations and writing manuscripts.
Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.