Research Technician I – Malaria Immunology at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Seattle

Seattle Children’s Research Institute is recruiting a Research Technician I for the Stuart Lab in Seattle, WA. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of science or technology. Freshers are eligible, with 0–2 years of experience.

Job Details

Company: Seattle Children’s Research Institute

Position: Research Technician I

Lab: Stuart Lab

Location: Seattle, WA

Experience: 0–2 years (Freshers eligible)

Job Description

The Stuart Lab studies malaria immunology and the cell and molecular biology of protozoan pathogens, including immune responses to malaria vaccines.

The Stuart Lab is recruiting a highly motivated laboratory technician for its research projects on malaria immunology and cell and molecular biology of protozoan pathogens. The successful candidate must be able to work accurately and independently, but also with others in a highly collaborative environment.

The lab is working to illuminate immune responses to malaria vaccines that can aid vaccine development and to advance fundamental cellular and molecular understanding of microbial pathogens and their interaction with the host. The lab welcomes passionate, articulate, and dynamic researchers to join its mission.

The research is conducted in the highly interactive Seattle research environment that includes the closely located University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

Eligibility Criteria

  • A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of science or technology (or college-level science coursework plus equivalent lab experience)
  • 0–2 years of experience (Freshers eligible)
  • Two (2) years of experience in a laboratory/research setting is preferred

Required Skills

  • A willingness and ability to learn new techniques is required
  • Prior experience in cell culture, standard cell and molecular and immunological techniques is highly desired
  • A deep interest in basic and translational science is desirable
  • The ability to work accurately and independently, and with others in a highly collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and tissue culture techniques
  • Data entry and/or word processing experience
  • Experience in analyzing data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis

Salary

Compensation Range: USD 21.30 – 31.09 per hour

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle. Positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Additional Information

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 403(b), tuition reimbursement

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