Job Description
Research Associate I•Bench (
Ben Towne Center:
Kalia lab) Seattle Children's Hospital•3.8 Seattle, WA Job Details $23.15•$34.73 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Scientific research Bachelor's degree Full Job Description A Research Associate I-Bench position focusing on translational discoveries in T cell memory, exhaustion and cancer immunotherapy is available at the Kalia Lab. The project involves high dimensional immunomics approaches to make new discoveries, which feed seamlessly into our pipeline of next-generation engineered CAR T cell and checkpoint blockade immunotherapies for solid tumors in preclinical mouse models. Our studies aim to achieve metastasis-free and lifelong remission of intractable solid tumors such as pancreatic cancer, brain tumor, lung cancer, melanoma, neuroblastoma and sarcoma. Conduct laboratory work and experiments to support ongoing research projects in the realm of infectious disease and cancer immunology and immunotherapy. Work collaboratively with senior researchers and scientists to perform a variety of moderately complex technical procedures; implement modifications in experimental procedures or technique to obtain optimal experimental results; assist in the analysis, interpretation, organization and presentation of data; and maintain the laboratory inventory, equipment and resources. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, or related field. Minimum one (1) year of laboratory research experience. Required Credentials N/A. Preferred Previous experience with core cellular immunology techniques including multi-color flow cytometry, in vitro T cell and mammalian cell culture. Experience working with mouse colony, in vivo murine experimentation and techniques. Proficiency with molecular techniques such as DNA/RNA isolation, cloning, PCR, quantitative RT-PCR, and retroviral transduction Familiarity with computers and literature search Experience analyzing and plotting flow data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis. Compensation Range $23.15•$34.73 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. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation's very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, 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 Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit 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. Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.
