Job Summary:
Full time position Mon-Fri (4:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m.), may be subject to change
Assist all visitors and contractors checking in and out
Strong interpersonal skills that include good judgment and flexibility, to relate to scientific and research staff, faculty, executive management and administrative staff
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct building rounds and ensure the building and doors are secure
Bulk LN2 and CO2 tank/level checks
Move and fill LN2 dewars
Ensure all visitors and contractors are here for business purposes and escorted
Monitor and drain sinks and sumps as required
Turn lights off in unoccupied areas
Minor patch/painting, repair work, light bulb changing, light mechanical, and furniture assembly and set-up
Assist with ensuring the atrium, patios, and other areas are cleared from events for the following workday
Assist with small office moves
Place folding chairs and tables for set-up of minor events
Monitor and provide quality control on janitorial staff and monitor security staff in various technical areas
Leveling Requirements:
1-2 years of experience in the above duties
High school graduate/GED
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Gmail, G-Suite, and general computer skills
Satisfactory completion of the Institute’s background investigation
Satisfactory completion of the post-offer physical required
Must be willing to sign an employee confidentiality agreement
Regular, reliable, on-time attendance and reliable transportation
Must be able to work overtime as needed
Must be able to adjust a regularly assigned work schedule based on workload
Possess a valid California driver’s license and ability to run errands for the Institute
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
Must be able to lift and carry 25 pounds easily
Must be able to use and work on step stool/ladder and work from heights
Must have manual dexterity in both hands
Must be able to bend down and/or stoop repeatedly throughout the workday
Must be able to pull carts that could require a rolling starting force of 125 lbs
Must be able to open doors and pull loaded supply carts through hallways and into and out of elevators.
How to Apply:
Please apply for this position on our website: https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/lji/Posting/View/1392
The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer.
LJI provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, medical conditions, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, or pregnancy, or any other condition protected by state and local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placing, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absences, and social and recreational programs.
With over 30 different countries represented, diversity is respected and celebrated at LJI. We are committed to ensuring a safe and compassionate environment that is equal, just, and fair. Science and discovery benefit from a diversity of talents, a diversity of approaches, and a diversity of perspectives. The La Jolla Institute’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiative is designed to help us identify areas at the Institute that need improvement so we can together create an environment that is inclusive, provides equal opportunities, and opens doors that propel our research for human health.
La Jolla Institute is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We validate this commitment by conducting regular market analyses to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, independent research sector. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, unique skill sets, organizational need, and internal equity.
