Job Opening: Scripps Institute

The Scripps Research Institute is currently seeking a full time HTS Robotics Engineer I for its Florida facility.  The ideal candidate will operate the fully automated high-throughput screening (HTS) and compound management robotic platforms to perform diverse biochemical and cell-based assay protocols.  Will work closely with internal scientific, information technology, and engineering support personnel to successfully develop and execute HTS and/or compound management protocols; operate and maintain ancillary laboratory automation to reformat compounds and/or execute HTS assays in 96-, 384-, and/or 1536-well format plates.  Will also operate vendor software that interfaces with automated equipment and processes large amounts of HTS-related and/or chemical inventory related data.  Other duties as assigned.

Requires: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physical sciences and 0-1 year of related experience in an engineering, analytical or HTS laboratory (or an equivalent combination of training, education and/or experience); demonstrated technical proficiency performing complicated lab techniques including equipment operation and maintenance, liquid handling and automation, and strong mathematical and mechanical skills.  Exceptional organizational, communication, attention to detail, and interpersonal and team skills are required.  Must have advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.  

Preferred Qualifications: Practical understanding of chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and/or cell biology is preferred. 

For more information and to apply for this position, visit https://careers.scripps.edu/postings/3153.  Florida & Palm Beach County residents preferred.  TSRI embraces diversity & recognizes it as being a key to our success.  EOE/M/F/V/D. 

2014-2015 Fall Thermo Scientific Pierce Scholarship Award

Thermo Fisher Scientific is offering our future science scholars an opportunity to win $10,000 in scholarship funding for the 2014-2015 Fall semester. This scholarship was created to help provide educational opportunities for the future generation of scientists. Graduate students or undergraduate students must be enrolled in an accredited college for the 2014-2015 Fall semester to qualify for this scholarship. A pre-selected committee will award two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships among the candidates.

Scholarship Award Criteria:

• - Candidate must be enrolled as a graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited college or university for
     the 2014-2015 Fall semester
• - Candidate must have a declared major of Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related life science field
• - Graduate students must have received a cumulative undergraduate GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• - Graduate students should be maintaining a GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during Graduate School
• - Sophomores and Juniors must have a cumulative college GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• - Freshman must have a cumulative high school GPA of > 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• - Candidates must complete an application & submit unofficial transcripts [if selected, an official transcript will be required]
• - Although not required for an application, references can be submitted to:
     Thermo Fisher Scientific
     Attn: Scholarship Reference
     3734 N. Meridian Rd
     Rockford, IL 61107
     or via email to PierceScholarship@thermofisher.com.
• - Deadline for applicants is 3:00:00 p.m. on August 1, 2014

Complete details and application may be found online at http://www.pierce-antibodies.com/PierceScholarship/.

Questions should be directed to: piercescholarship@thermofisher.com.

GT research technician position - ASAP opening - July 2014

The McGrath lab (Biology – mcgrrathlab.biology.gatech.edu) and Lu lab (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering - www.lulab.gatech.edu) are looking to jointly hire a research technician as soon as possible. We are looking for exceptional applicants with a few years of research experience. Motivated recent college graduates will also be considered. The position will be focused on standard lab maintenance tasks related to C. elegans maintenance. There will be additional time to assist or focus on a research project of interest.

Primary responsibilities are to make standard C. elegans and microbiology solutions and plates (NGM, S-basal, M9, LB, Superbroth, etc) and maintain C. elegans strains (freezing and thawing).

In addition, there will also be opportunities for research on a number of projects, including joint projects between the two labs. The McGrath lab works on the complex genetics traits, using quantitative genetics and fluorescent-based Ca++ imaging. The Lu lab develops and utilizes high-throughput approaches using microfluidics devices combined with computer vision analysis of microscopy.

To apply, please send to
patrick.mcgrath@biology.gatech.edu and hang.lu@gatech.edu:

-        a CV
-        a transcript
-        list of references that can be contacted
-        a brief paragraph or two of longer term goals and interests