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Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Associate I - Bench in Seattle, Washington
Responsibilities We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Research Associate who is interested in contributing to malaria research. The Technician will be primarily responsible for the production of Anopheles mosquitoes in our ACL-1 insectary, which is critical for the malaria research program at Seattle Children's. The Technician will be able to shape additional responsibilities of the job to their interest within an interdisciplinary research environment. Responsibilities for this position include: Perform manual maintenance and care of ACL-1 insectary for the ongoing production of mosquitoes for research purposes. Perform technical and manual procedures including: cycling of mosquito life stages, cleaning, autoclaving, parasite cycling, long term care of mosquitoes, and care of equipment and facility. This work requires some work with mice. Assist in the development of automation tools and/or other biomedical research work. Occasional weekend and holiday work is required. To apply please upload a current resume and cover letter describing the following: Any prior experience working in a lab or research setting, including work with mice. Interests in biology, entomology, microbiology, robotics, etc. What you would like to gain out of this opportunity and/or your career goals. Requirements Required Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, or related field. Minimum one (1) year of laboratory research experience. Required Credentials: N/A. Preferred: Any prior experience working in a lab or research setting, including work with mice. Interests in biology, entomology, microbiology, robotics, etc. What you would like to gain out of this opportunity and/or your career goals. Min to Max Hourly Salary$21.94 - $32.90 /hrMin to Max Annual Salary$45,635.20 - $68,432.00 /yrSalary 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. The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: - Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. 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. for more information. 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 theandand our healthcare providers at Seattle Children's Hospital, one oftop children's hospitals. This collaboration is one o