The Scripps Research Institute
Join The Scripps Research Institute's Farzan Lab as a Research Assistant I in Florida, where you'll contribute to groundbreaking gene therapy research focused on developing innovative approaches toward an HIV cure. In this full-time position, you'll gain hands-on laboratory experience while working alongside a dedicated research team developing and testing novel therapeutic strategies.
About the Role
The Farzan Lab is seeking a Research Assistant I with genuine enthusiasm for gene therapy and translational research in HIV treatment and prevention. This role provides comprehensive training in foundational laboratory techniques while building your skills toward independent project work. You'll be mentored by experienced researchers in a collaborative environment committed to rigorous scientific discovery.
What You'll Do
- Master core laboratory skills under direct guidance and structured mentorship
- Participate in designing and conducting experiments with AAV vector systems for HIV inhibitor expression
- Conduct hands-on work with non-human primate models to evaluate prevention and therapeutic approaches
- Prepare reagents, maintain laboratory equipment, and manage experimental records and data documentation
- Support protocol development and contribute to troubleshooting and optimization of research approaches
- Progressively take on independent responsibilities as technical competency develops
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a closely related life science discipline
- Demonstrated precision, thoroughness, and commitment to data integrity and accurate record-keeping
- Ability to follow laboratory protocols carefully while thinking critically about experimental design
- Collaborative approach to working in a research team environment
- Genuine interest in gene therapy, HIV research, or translational biomedical science
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to learn technical concepts quickly
About The Scripps Research Institute
The Scripps Research Institute is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization dedicated to advancing human health through scientific discovery. Our Florida research programs span molecular and translational science, with a mission to train the next generation of research scientists who drive innovation in health care.
How to Apply
To apply for this Research Assistant I position with the Farzan Lab, please submit your resume, a brief statement of your research interests, and any relevant laboratory experience through this job listing.
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Working in Florida
Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, spanning approximately 1,350 miles (2,170 km), not including its many barrier islands. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atl
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