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
Perform laboratory procedures and investigative work as part of ongoing research projects. Perform a variety of investigative and technical procedures heavy in immunology and molecular biology; Collect, verify and record data; compile information in support of laboratory research. Apply knowledge and skills as applicable. Must be willing to learn and work with mice as a model system of infection.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: The primary job responsibilities and accountabilities listed below represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position.

- Perform general laboratory procedures: perform DNA extractions and/or PCR-based experiments, perform mouse colony management and assist with animal procedures following animal protocols and ensuring regulatory compliance; maintain bacterial and/or eukaryotic cultures; operate relevant instruments and equipment after instruction; complete experiments in a timely manner following established protocols.
- Assist in data entry and statistical analysis, using appropriate analysis software, and report results to lab members and/or Principal Investigator; organize data; perform calculations; and maintain lab notebooks.
- Perform lab support activities which may include the following: mouse colony management; preparation and maintenance of laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment; maintain general cleanliness and order of the lab; order chemicals, reagents and other supplies.
Requirements
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology OR college-level coursework in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or in a related science curriculum AND equivalent lab experience.

Preferred:
- At least two (2) years experience in a laboratory/research setting (undergraduate research experience included).
- Data entry and/or word processing experience
- Previous experience with techniques in molecular biology and immunology, especially gDNA extraction and/or PCR.
- Research experience with epithelial/sterile cell culture techniques helpful.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Must be willing to work with mice as a model system for infection
- Knowledge of basic principles of media preparation and sterile techniques
- Knowledge of software applications, proficiency using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & Access), and ability to learn new software programs
- Knowledge of DNA analysis software and related computer techniques
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good laboratory techniques and record keeping skills
- Good organization skills, including attention to detail
- Data collection, analysis and summary skills
- Good written and communication skills
- Able to read English and follow both verbal and written instructions
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
- Willingness and ability to learn new methods, approaches, and experimental techniques
- Able to move around different work sites to perform job duties and to use specialized equipment
- Able to work with potentially hazardous chemical materials and biohazard samples
- Able to recognize emergency situations and take appropriate action as defined in emergency procedures
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: 0.5 FTE (40 hours per bi-weekly pay periods);
- Work Status: Regular;
- Department: Global Infectious Disease;
- Shift: Day Shift;
- Job ID: 37061;.