Job Information
Seattle Children's Research Technician II in Seattle, Washington
We are looking for a research technician to aid in in vivo two-photon imaging studies and image analysis and aspects of lab management. A portion of work will be dedicated to conducting experiments and toward publication of research studies (with authorship). A separate portion will involve maintenance of laboratory operation. While specific skills will be taught, existing experience in imaging, image analysis, and transgenic mouse colony management is preferred.
The Shih lab studies cerebrovascular function across the lifespan using innovative in vivo two-photon imaging approaches. More information can be found at the lab website: www.theshihlab.com
Responsibilities:
Manage aspects of laboratory operations, which may include mouse colony management, maintenance/oversight of laboratory inventories, and development/curation of standard operating protocols.
Conduct experiments and analyses for research projects. Work closely with a senior graduate student or post-doctoral fellow in study design, implementation, data interpretation and publication.
Required Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, or related field.
At least one (1) year of experience in a laboratory/research setting and/or experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
Preferred:
Experience in neuroscience or imaging research studies.
Some experience with mouse colony management.
Some experience with laboratory management.
Compensation Range
$21.94 - $32.90 per hour
Salary Information
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.
Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants
This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .
Benefits Information
Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits .
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
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families’ ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho – the largest region of any children’s hospital in the country.
In 2022, U.S. News & World Report once again ranked Seattle Children’s among the nation’s best children’s hospitals – for the 30th year in a row. For more than a decade, Seattle Children’s has been nationally ranked in all 10 specialty areas evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
As a Magnet designated institution, and classified among America’s best large employers by Forbes, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it’s delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.
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.
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