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SENIOR MANAGER, PROSPECT MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH

TodayCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Philanthropy

Full Time

Requisition #: SENIO005367

On-site

The Senior Manager, Prospect Management & Research (PMR) serves as a senior strategic partner in the development and execution of prospect management and portfolio strategy for Scripps Research’s fundraising operation. The Senior Manager is responsible for shaping and optimizing the pool of current and prospective donors assigned to frontline fundraisers, ensuring portfolios are strategically constructed, actively managed, and aligned with institutional priorities.

COORDINATOR, DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION SERVICES

TodayCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Philanthropy

Full Time

Requisition #: COORD005364

On-site

The Coordinator, Development Information Services (DIS) supports the four DIS pillars: gift administration, prospect management and research, records management, and business intelligence. Reporting to the Executive Director of DIS, this role keeps day-to-day work moving across gift processing, prospect research, record updates, and reporting, and provides scheduling, administrative support, and data entry for the team. The Coordinator role offers broad exposure to every part of a development operation.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

TodayCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Philanthropy

Full Time

Requisition #: DEVEL005363

On-site

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Development Services, the Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting a dynamic team of frontline fundraisers at Scripps Research. This position is responsible for managing both daily and long-term administrative projects, ensuring seamless coordination across the team. The Development Coordinator will provide comprehensive project management support, execute a variety of administrative functions, and deliver high-quality, time-sensitive work with accuracy and attention to detail.

DIRECTOR, MAJOR GIFTS

TodayCA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Philanthropy

Full Time

Requisition #: DIREC005366

On-site

Scripps Research, one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutes, is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial, and relationship-driven fundraising leader to join our Philanthropy team as Director of Major & Principal Gifts. At a moment of scientific momentum and growing ambition, this role offers the opportunity to connect visionary donors with the discoveries and priorities that will shape the future of human health.

ANIMAL TECHNICIAN II

Oct 30, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Animal Resources

Full Time

Requisition #: ANIMA005328

On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for an Animal Technician II supporting the Department of Animal Resources at Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, home to some of the world’s most renowned scientists. This is a great opportunity for someone who is excited to share great science with the community. The Animal Technician II is responsible for the daily care of research animals including feeding, cage washing, maintaining a clean environment, and monitoring the overall health of the animals. May perform routine procedures and post-operative care as directed.

RESEARCH SCIENTIST -Chemistry

Oct 30, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005378

On-site

The Calibr chemistry team is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to support us with daily tasks, which may include design, synthesize and characterize novel compounds for drug discovery programs across a wide range of targets and therapeutic areas, including metabolic, immunological, regenerative and infectious diseases. You will support programs from hit assessment through IND-enabling studies, contributing to analytical characterization and formulation development for multiple routes of administration. This role could lead to leadership of early-stage programs including working closely with biologists, pharmacologists and clinical scientists.

INTERN RESEARCH – Encalada Lab

Oct 28, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Internships

Part Time

Requisition #: INTER005346

Assist with basic laboratory maintenance, including glassware washing, autoclaving, and preparing media and solutions. Support experimental procedures assigned by our experienced staff and contribute to ongoing research projects.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT III- Teyton Lab (Immunology & Microbiology)

Oct 23, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005342

On-site

The lab studies the early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and the immune mechanisms that destroy insulin-producing beta cells. Mouse models and human samples are compared throughout so that findings translate to patients. A second focus is developing antibodies against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, especially some of the most dangerous pathogens, including Staphylococcus aureus and Neisseria meningitidis.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II – Chanda Lab

Oct 23, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005320

On-site

The Chanda Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to support antiviral drug and immune modulator discovery programs. Under this role, the ideal candidate will work in a team environment to support the execution of key high-throughput assays, develop new in vitro assays, and maintain virus stocks and cell culture lines.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – Chanda Lab

Oct 23, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005319

On-site

The Chanda Lab at Calibr is seeking a highly motivated individual to support antiviral drug and immune modulator discovery programs.

PROGRAM & ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (Career & Professional Development Office/International Services Office)

Oct 22, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Human Resources

Full Time

Requisition #: PROGR005343

On-site

The Program and Administrative Coordinator provides program coordination, communications, and operational support for the Career & Professional Development Office (CPDO) and the International Services Office (ISO) at Scripps Research. Working approximately half-time with each office, this person supports the institute’s postdoctoral and graduate student populations by running programs and events, managing communications and databases, and keeping both offices’ daily operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate is an organized, detail-oriented professional who can manage competing priorities across two offices, handle confidential information with discretion, and communicate effectively with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR II (Pre-Award Specialist)

Oct 22, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Office of Sponsored Programs

Full Time

Requisition #: GRANT005347

We are seeking a Grants Administrator II – Pre-Award Specialist to provide professional-level administrative expertise and project management in the preparation and review of grant and contract applications. This position will coordinate the submission of various funding applications through sponsor submission portals, including interacting with administrative support staff, faculty, and other key stakeholders to refine proposal elements, such as project budgets, ensure compliance with sponsor guidelines for proposal submissions, maintain accurate records of grant submissions, and promptly submit all manner of applications, such as competing proposals, revisions, non-competing continuations, foundation submissions, contracts, sub-awards, etc.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Williamson Lab

Oct 20, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005322

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member.  These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years.  Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair.  Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – CHANDA LAB – Immunology and Microbiology

Oct 20, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005326

On-site

The Dr. Chanda lab at Scripps Research is looking for talented, highly motivated post-doctoral candidates with a background in neuroscience and/or immunology.  The available position will focus on studying the molecular mechanisms of aberrant innate immune responses in the context of neurodegeneration.  These studies will utilize systems biology (e.g., CRISPR/RNAi, proteomics/chemoproteomics, chemical biology, NextGen Sequencing, etc.), as well as fundamental immunology and more traditional cellular/molecular biology and biochemistry-based approaches. The position will provide opportunities to work with pharmaceutical partners to translate basic research into clinical applications.

RESEARCH PROGRAMMER II (SOFTWARE ENGINEER) – C. Wu Lab

Oct 19, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005219

On-site

The hiring laboratory is involved in numerous projects to build software infrastructure and tools for bioinformatics, genetics, and genomics research. We have a particular emphasis on building large scale data integration infrastructure and on community platforms that enable collaboration and crowdsourcing. Representative projects include outbreak.info, the BioThings SDK for building APIs (biothings.io), and mygene.info. The broader research team includes a mix of software engineers and scientists; of graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff; and of geographically and demographically diverse individuals. We actively cultivate an inclusive work environment.

INFORMATION TECHNICAL ANALYST III

Oct 17, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

IT Services

Full Time

Requisition #: INFOR005332

On-site

The Information Technology Analyst III is a senior, hands-on role primarily focused on Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and the lifecycle management of enterprise-managed Windows and Apple endpoints. Candidates must have strong, demonstrated experience with both Jamf Pro and Microsoft Intune, supporting macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and Windows devices in a modern, security-driven environment. This role also works closely with Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, and Microsoft 365 services to support identity, access, and endpoint integration across the enterprise.

DIRECTOR, MARKETING & CREATIVE SERVICES

Oct 15, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Marketing & Communications

Full Time

Requisition #: DIREC005240

On-site

We are seeking a highly creative, strategic and collaborative Director of Marketing & Creative Services, to lead and advance the organization’s integrated marketing and communications efforts and help shape how the organization’s brand is expressed creatively across audiences and channels. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Marketing & Communications, this role will oversee key functions spanning traditional and digital marketing, constituent engagement and database management, audience development, brand and creative services, analytics and cross-functional project management.

Director or Senior Director, CMC Protein Biologics

Oct 13, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Scientific Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: DIREC005313

Calibr-Skaggs is seeking a Director or Senior Director of Preclinical Development to lead Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategy for our biologics portfolio, with a particular focus on next-generation antibody formats — multi-specific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). This individual will play a critical leadership role in guiding molecules from lead candidate through IND filing, working across a network of external CROs and CDMOs given the Institute’s lean internal structure. The successful candidate will bring deep scientific expertise in protein CMC, strong people leadership, and a proven track record managing outsourced CRO/CDMO relationships to advance complex antibody formats. This position is based on site at our La Jolla campus.

ELECTRICIAN

Oct 13, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Facilities Services

Full Time

Requisition #: ELECT005241

On-site

The Electrician, reporting to the Facilities Supervisor, performs a wide variety of activities to support the electrical demands of the institute including maintaining, installing, altering, and repairing electrical systems and subsystems used for generation, distribution, and utilization of electric energy for Scripps Research facilities.

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR

Oct 9, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Finance

Full Time

Requisition #: PAYRO005284

On-site

The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily operations of the payroll department, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. including regular salaried and hourly employees as well as scholarship recipients with stipend-based payments. This role involves supervising payroll staff, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and implementing best practices for payroll processing. The Payroll Supervisor will also collaborate with other departments, resolve payroll-related issues, and ensure the integrity of payroll data.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – Lippi Lab

Oct 8, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA004649

Perform a variety of routine scientific tasks; may prepare test specimens; set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.

Science Writer II

Oct 6, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: SCIEN005286

The Science Writer II position is an exciting opportunity to work in the Science Communication group at Calibr. The position will involve scientific writing and graphic design for general science, grant, clinical regulatory, and press release materials to support Calibr’s diverse pipeline of programs. An understanding of biomedical research in the academic, biotech, or pharma setting, as well as an ability to comfortably shift between and integrate learnings across several disease areas are critical attributes for success. Calibr drug development programs cover a wide breadth from cancer immunotherapy to neurodegenerative diseases to neglected tropical diseases. This position can be based on site at Calibr in La Jolla, CA, or remote.

AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

Oct 5, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

IT Services

Full Time

Requisition #: AUDIO005282

On-site

Performs a wide variety of complex and specialized activities supporting the design, operation, maintenance, transportation, scheduling, and lifecycle management of audio/visual systems and equipment for programs, conferences, meetings, and special events across campus. Functions as the subject matter expert for audio/visual systems, integrated conferencing environments, and AV design needs across campus. Serves as a primary technical resource for high-profile and critical events, providing planning, testing, event-day operation, troubleshooting, and post-event support.

INTERN RESEARCH STUDENT NONPAID – SANNA LAB

Oct 2, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Internships

Part Time

Requisition #: INTER005259

On-site

This internship provides hands-on experience in behavioral neuroscience and addiction research within a collaborative academic research laboratory. The intern will support animal behavioral studies by conducting behavioral assays, monitoring body weight and food and water intake, assisting with drug administration, and collecting and analyzing experimental data under close supervision.

SENIOR DIRECTOR, DONOR RELATIONS & VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT

Oct 1, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Philanthropy

Full Time

Requisition #: SENIO005243

On-site

The Senior Director of Donor Relations & Volunteer Engagement provides strategic leadership and vision for Scripps Research’s donor stewardship and volunteer engagement strategy. This role unites donor relations, stewardship, and volunteer engagement within the Office of Development under a cohesive framework that strengthens relationships with donors, prospects, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Development Services & Administration, the Senior Director leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for stewardship programming, impact reporting, donor recognition, and volunteer engagement, and prospect strategy that advance philanthropy across the institute.

BUILDING AUTOMATION SPECIALIST

Oct 1, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Facilities Services

Full Time

Requisition #: BUILD005269

On-site

The Building Automation Specialist performs installation, programming, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the building automation, direct digital control, and environmental monitoring systems that serve laboratory, vivarium, and general campus HVAC and mechanical equipment throughout the institute. Serves as the technical resource to the Mechanical Shop for controls diagnostics, system optimization, and energy performance.

STAFF SCIENTIST – Mravic Lab

Sep 25, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Scientific Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: STAFF005223

ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences, and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science.

WORKSTUDY STUDENT – UCSD – 2026/2027

Sep 24, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Internships

Part Time

Requisition #: WORKS005231

UCSD Work-Study Students receive occupational experience, closely supervised training and are able to develop professional skills.  Duties include basic laboratory maintenance such as glassware washing; autoclaving; media, solution, and buffer prep; replenishing supplies and following experimental procedures assigned by laboratory staff. This position is only for UCSD students that have been given Work-Study funding on the current academic year.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – Pulupa Lab

Sep 24, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005222

On-site

Perform a variety of routine scientific tasks; may prepare experimental samples and conduct imaging experiments; set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I- Chanda Lab – Immunology (temporary position)

Sep 22, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005232

On-site

The Chanda Lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to support new technology development. The work will facilitate anti-tumor and auto-immune drug discovery targeting novel biological functions. Under this role, the ideal candidate will work in a team environment to support the execution of key high-throughput assays, construct critical molecular toolkits, develop and validate new in vitro assays.

PROJECT MANAGER-Automated Synthesis Facility

Sep 21, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Support

Full Time

Requisition #: PROJE005216

On-site

We are looking for a full-time Project Manager to serve as the Node’s dedicated project management professional. Working with the Principal Investigator/Node Director, the Project Manager assists in managing the budget, schedule, and scope of the award; drives the Node against NSF’s fixed implementation gates; leads reporting to NSF; and coordinates the Node’s role in Test Bed-wide governance, standards development, and user recruitment. The position is named Node-level Key Personnel under the award’s Cooperative Agreement Programmatic Terms and Conditions and sits on the Node Management Team. The role is a fixture of both operations: approximately 90% of effort supports the NSF award, with the balance supporting day-to-day administration of the Automated Synthesis Facility.

SENIOR DIRECTOR, MAJOR & PRINCIPAL GIFTS

Sep 9, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Philanthropy

Full Time

Requisition #: SENIO005186

On-site

Scripps Research, one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutes, is seeking a highly strategic and relationship-driven Sr Director of Major & Principal Gifts to join our Philanthropy team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Development this position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major and principal gift prospects and donors with the capacity to make gifts of $1 million and above.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Mravic Lab – Integrative Structural & Computational Biology

Sep 3, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005159

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member.  These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years.  Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair.  Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – KENNEDY LAB – Neuroscience

Sep 3, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005163

On-site

The Kennedy lab is recruiting for multiple funded postdoctoral positions in theoretical and computational neuroscience. Ongoing projects in the lab span topics in: Reservoir computing with heterogeneous cell types Reinforcement learning/control theory analysis of complex behavior Neuromechanical whole-organism modeling Imitation learning/generative modeling of mouse social interactions Joint analysis/modeling of effects of internal states on neural + vocalization + behavior data

Microscopy/Histology Technician- Microscopy Core

Sep 2, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Scientific Core Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: MICRO005166

On-site

The Microscopy / Histology Technician is responsible for the preparation and processing of tissue specimens for microscopic examination. Duties include embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of tissue specimens.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR

Sep 1, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Lab Administrative Support

Full Time

Requisition #: ADMIN005167

Join one of the world’s premier biomedical research institutions and play a pivotal role at the heart of groundbreaking science. We are seeking a proactive, highly organized Administrative Professional to provide comprehensive administrative support to multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) and their research teams. As a central point of coordination, you will ensure the smooth daily operations of busy scientific labs, from grant submissions and award management to travel, onboarding, and event logistics. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who excels in a fast-paced environment, works independently, and anticipates needs before they arise.

INTERN – Office of Technology & Development

Aug 28, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Internships

Part Time

Requisition #: INTER005138

Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences, and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s six academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Automated Synthesis Facility (ASF) PCL

Aug 27, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005082

On-site

This postdoctoral position will work with the Scientific Director in the Automated Synthesis Facility to maintain operations and development of new methods on all existing and proposed PCL Node instrumentation; will assist with instrument configuration, integrations, and the development of new hardware to support proposal goals; also support Science Driver projects and data generation efforts. This project is part of a new national network of AI-programmable cloud laboratories in alignment with the U.S. government’s Genesis Mission.

Part-time Research Technician – Williamson Lab

Aug 26, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Part Time

Requisition #: RESEA005145

On-site

Perform a variety of routine scientific tasks; may prepare test specimens; set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity. Researcher will be part of a team investigating the response of human cancer cells to methionine restriction.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II- TB Biology

Aug 25, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005093

On-site

The Calibr TB Biology team is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant II to support us with daily tasks, which may include conducting research, preparing reagents and managing data. Working conditions will require adherence to basic safety precautions in BSL2 and BSL3 facilities while working with various strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB).

RESEARCH ASSISTANT II – Jin Lab

Aug 19, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005115

ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Ca

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Liu. T Lab – Immunology and Microbiology

Aug 19, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005120

On-site

Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member.  These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years.  Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair.  Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – P. Wu Lab

Aug 14, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA005067

Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and

RESEARCH ASSISTANT I – Badran Lab

Aug 4, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA004772

On-site

Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Andersen Lab – Translational Medicine

Jul 21, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Postdoctoral Associates/Fellows

Full Time

Requisition #: POSTD005064

On-site

The Andersen Lab is seeking a postdoc with a background in genomic epidemiology and/or viral genomics to develop and deploy AI-enabled, large-scale pathogen surveillance platforms for monitoring outbreaks. The role centers on integrating genomic data from clinical and wastewater samples with experimental data to identify emerging mutations and lineages with the potential to adversely impact public health. The position will build on existing infrastructure at outbreak.info used to track the spread of highly pathogenic avian Influenza H5N1 in dairy cattle across the United States (https://h5n1.outbreak.info/), and the global spread of SARS-CoV-2 through clinical (https://outbreak.info/) and wastewater surveillance (https://outbreak.info/wastewater).

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – SAEZ

May 20, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA004889

On-site

Perform a variety of routine scientific tasks; may prepare test specimens; set up and operate standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT III – JIN LAB – Neuroscience

Feb 18, 2026CA Campus
San Diego, CA, USA

Research Staff

Full Time

Requisition #: RESEA004583

ABOUT US: Scripps Research is ranked the most influential institution in the world for its impact on innovation. We expand basic knowledge in the biosciences and use these fundamental advancements to develop profound innovations that improve wellbeing. Our educational and training programs mold talented and committed students and postdocs into leading edge scientists. Scientists in the institute’s five academic research departments work hand-in-hand with researchers of the Scripps Research Translational Institute and Calibr to merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advance