LJI’s laboratories are led by 22 distinguished faculty, each laboratory runs independently under the direction of one faculty member, known as the principal investigator. Although not a degree-granting institution, the Institute plays a major role in training scientists, including graduate students and postdoctoral trainees from around the world. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows work under the mentorship of faculty members and their research projects are supported by baccalaureate level technicians and undergraduate lab assistants.
Overview
The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) provides friendly surroundings with the many part-time and full-time positions it has available. At the Institute you will be working with helpful people of different backgrounds and experiences.
Research laboratories rely on LJI’s infrastructure for resources and support. Maintenance technicians, animal husbandry personnel, and administrative support staff are among the many members of the LJI family who contribute to the world-class research conducted in our laboratories.
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
- Eligible employees can enroll in LJI’s medical, dental, and vision plans. Your benefits begin on the date of hire.
- Our dental plans provide up to 3 teeth cleanings per year.
- LJI offers Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to cover healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Insurance and Disability Benefits
- With coverage that begins on the date of hire, LJI provides eligible employees with company-paid basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
403(b) Retirement Plan
- Eligible employees can contribute to their retirement plan (pre-tax or post-tax) from the date of hire. Following your one year anniversary, LJI will contribute 10% of your eligible compensation to your retirement account and no employee contribution is required.
Time Off
- LJI provides 15 paid holidays per year.
- Employees receive a minimum of 5 sick days per year.
- Eligible employees can accrue vacation benefits from the date of hire.
Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted gym memberships
- Transit subsidy program with MTS
- Free onsite yoga classes
- Free Headspace account
- Annual wellness challenges/events
Additional Benefits
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral program
- Pet insurance
- Child Care benefit program
- Sports leagues
- Discount programs, perks, and other benefits
All Work and no Play…
Social activities —ranging from monthly happy hours and our annual LJI Family Padres Game day at Petco Park to a Halloween costume contest and an annual holiday party—are just some of the ways in which La Jolla Institute interacts as a community.
In addition to employment opportunities, the Institute provides outreach experiences for volunteers and interns who have an interest in fields related to biomedical studies. These experiences help young people develop their technical abilities and gain practical training in a laboratory setting.
Immigration Services
The Human Resources department at LJI assists in bringing foreign scholars to the Institute in eligible positions, ensuring institutional compliance with applicable immigration-related regulations and maintaining LJI’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.