Research Associate I - Bench at Seattle Children's Hospital in Seattle, Washington

Job Description:

About Us
Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE

As one of the nation's top five pediatric research centers, Seattle Children's Research Institute is dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

Our investigators are involved in hundreds of projects that cover every phase of research, from studying how diseases work to improving investigational therapies. They have pioneered groundbreaking cystic fibrosis treatments and cutting-edge cancer therapies that help a child's immune system defeat cancer, and made other major contributions to pediatric medicine.

Researchers work in close collaboration with one another, their colleagues at partner institutions including the and and our healthcare providers at Seattle Children's Hospital, one of top children's hospitals. This collaboration is one of our key strengths, allowing our faculty to draw on a variety of disciplines and techniques as they pursue solutions to some of medicine's most complex problems.

We are committed to not only treating disease but to eliminating it. Help us achieve our vision of being a worldwide leader in pediatric research aimed to improve the health and well-being of children. If you are interested in a challenging career aimed at groundbreaking research, Seattle Children's Research Institute is the place for you.
Overview
An entry-level tab technician position is available in the SEPS lab (faculty.washington.edu/SEPS) at SCRI.

The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in molecular biology, neuroscience and/or immunology, as well as some basic undergraduate experience in a lab environment. Prior experience with Luminex bead-based assays, proteomics and/or flow cytometry are desirable. More than any specific skill, we seek a candidate who is intelligent, driven, good with a pipette, and willing and able to learn new techniques. Duties include genotyping and maintenance of the mouse colony, daily running of the QMI assay (video available on JOVE), neuronal tissue culture, and general lab upkeep. The SEPS lab is a fast-paced, collaborative and friendly environment, so the ability to work well as a team is also critical.

Please submit a cover letter and CV using the link provided. Thanks for your consideration.
Requirements
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, or related field
- Minimum one (1) year of laboratory research experience.

Preferred:
- Previous experience with techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry
- Familiarity with computers, including data entry and spreadsheets
- Experience analyzing data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

- Area of Interest: Research & Development;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay periods);
- Work Status: Regular;
- Department: Integrative Brain Research;
- Shift: Day Shift;
- Job ID: 36703;.