RESEARCH TECHNICIAN - Lippi Lab

About the role

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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Absorb and 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.

Requirements

• Requires 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.
• 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