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Bridge / Structures Construction Engineer - San Jose

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Bridge / Structures Construction Engineer - San Jose

La Jolla, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    _Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biology and disease, and advancing scientific discoveries to profoundly impact human health. Our scientists are making research breakthroughs in cancer, neuroscience, immunology, and children's disease. We are also at the forefront of finding solutions for emerging health threats such as COVID-19, where we are working to identify drugs that may help millions of people. During our more than 40 year history, we have established an NCI-designated Cancer Center, designed one of the most sophisticated drug discovery centers in the nonprofit world, and created global collaborations that are leading to preventions, treatments and cures to improve human health. _

    The Dr. Commisso's Laboratory research is focused on biological discoveries that have the potential to lead to novel therapeutic strategies for cancer. Of particular interest to our laboratory are Ras-driven cancers, such as pancreatic cancer, which are extremely aggressive and are in urgent need of new and innovative therapies. The biological process that we study in the lab is called micropinocytosis, a fluid-phase form of bulk endocytic uptake, which we have linked to cancer cell metabolism in Ras-mutated tumors.

    The RESEARCH ASSISTANT I/II will be working in the Commisso lab and will contribute to the completion of diverse tasks, laboratory procedures, practices and protocols under specific direction. The Research Assistant will be learning new technologies, as well as applying existing knowledge to procedures and bench-work.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Determines methods and procedures on new assignments or day-to-day work
    • Keeps written records of experiments and data organization
    • Troubleshoots problems and develops solutions to technical problems of moderate to high scope using independent thinking, literature, and colleagues as resources to solve problems
    • Provides interpretation and analysis of results
    • Maintains various reagent collections, and inventories
    • Orders lab supplies as needed

    Required Skills Required Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, chemistry or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been attained
    • Prior lab experience is a plus
    • Candidates with at least one year of lab experience in addition to a Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, would be considered for a Level 2.

     

    Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities

    • Work independently as well as in a team environment
    • Be responsible and have strong time management skills
    • Able to analyze and resolve issues of moderate complexity
    • Possess strong attention to detail and organizational skills
    • Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills
    • Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office
    • Embody the Institute’s core values of Commitment, Collaboration, Communication, Community and Compassion

    Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability – committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status as designated by federal, state or local law. For additional information about your rights as an applicant, click HERE.