WORKSTUDY STUDENT - UCSD - 2026/2027 Evergreen Post

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POSITION TITLE: WORK-STUDY STUDENT - UCSD

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 is a part time position, up to 19 hours per week, and is only for UCSD students that have been awarded Work-study funding on the current academic year.

This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

COMPENSATION:

• The expected hiring range for this position is $17.75 to $23.00

REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires current enrollment in an undergraduate program at the University of California San Diego.
• Upload your "UCSD - Off Campus Work-study Job Referral" document to the application. Applications without this document uploaded will not be considered for the position.

The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms.  The statements are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of employees so classified, and the content herein is subject to change due to the business needs of Scripps Research, with or without notice.   Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of Scripps Research staff.

**EEO Statement:**The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background in the fields of science. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.