INTERN SUPPORT - Environmental Health & Safety

ABOUT US:

Scripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute ranked as one of the most influential in the world for its impact on innovation. We celebrated our 100-year legacy in 2024. This significant milestone marks a century of seminal discoveries in immunology, infectious diseases (such as COVID-19, flu, HIV), neuroscience, heart disease, cancer, and more. Located in La Jolla, California, the institute houses six research departments, multiple Nobel laureates, a top-ranked graduate school and a leading postdoctoral training program. Scripps Research encompasses two elite and highly innovative institutes, the Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines and Scripps Research Translational Institute, which merge foundational studies in biology, chemistry and computer science with translational science to produce pioneering drugs and advances in digital and precision medicine. Together, we cultivate new scientific leaders and expand the frontiers of knowledge to deliver medical breakthroughs impacting human health around the globe. If you have a passion for making a difference, this could be your opportunity to join our transformative team.

POSITION TITLE: Intern-Support

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated undergraduate student to assist with modernizing and improving our radioactive materials inventory database. Working alongside the Radiation Safety team, the intern will help evaluate an existing Microsoft Access database, improve its organization and functionality, and develop tools that make data management more efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

This position works in a typical office environment. With or without reasonable accommodation, employees in this position must be able to sit and type at a computer terminal for up to 8 hours per day with appropriate breaks and performs tasks that require fine dexterity and repetitive motions using the arms, hands, wrists, and fingers. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

• Part-time: Up to 19 hours per week, up to 40 hours per week when school is not in session.
• This position is not eligible for benefits.
• Currently pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Access through coursework, projects, or previous work.
• Evaluate and document the current Microsoft Access database.
• Assist with redesigning and improving the database structure and organization.

COMPENSATION: The expected hiring range for this position is $17.75 to $23.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Consideration will be given to experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May include: Stationary position for an extended period of time, traverse campus/facility as needed, operate machinery such as computer, phone, copy machine; exposure to cold or hot temperatures.

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.