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Salk COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

For the safety and well-being of the workplace and surrounding community, Salk Institute requires, with few exceptions, that all personnel be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. In accordance with Salk’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all newly hired individuals must by fully vaccinated by November 12, 2021 or their date of hire. Applicants who receive an offer of employment will be required to submit verification of vaccination status during the pre-employment process unless the individual requests and receives an exemption from vaccination as an accommodation for a disability or medical condition, or based on a sincerely-held religious belief, practice, or observance. Applicants are encouraged to contact Salk’s Human Resources at vaccinations@salk.edu with any questions or concerns.

Salk Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement

The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal access to opportunities for students, employees, applicants for employment and other visitors. Salk has also adopted and maintains a policy to encourage professional and respectful workplace behavior and prevent discriminatory and harassing conduct in our workplace.

Accordingly, the Institute prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment on the basis of, and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to, actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status (disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era, other covered veteran status), political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.

For any questions or inquiries about these policies or the notices below, please contact:

Sue Bacino
Vice President, Human Resources
hr@salk.edu
10010 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California 92037

Notices:

• EEO rights as an applicant (Notice & Supplement)
• Pay Transparency Notice
• The Institute participates in the E-Verify program
• Right To Work Notice
• Salk will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.