Salk Institute
The Research Assistant I plays a critical operational role in the Harnessing Plants Initiative, supporting large-scale experiments with soybean, Arabidopsis, and other crop species. The position involves plant cultivation, tissue harvesting, sample tracking, and experimental support within a collaborative scientific environment. This is a temporary role anticipated to last 8-12 months.
Headquarters
La Jolla, California, United States
Company Size
501-1000 employees
Founded
1960
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization founded by polio vaccine developer Jonas Salk, located in La Jolla, California. The Institute drives foundational scientific research addressing society's most pressing challenges, including cancer, Alzheimer's disease, aging, neuroscience, and agricultural resilience. Home to Nobel Laureates and highly cited scientists, Salk is ranked among the top nonprofit research leaders in health sciences according to the Nature Index.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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