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Seattle Children’s Hospital Research Associate I - Bench in Seattle, Washington
Responsibilities: The laboratory of Dr. Shan Lin () is seeking a highly motivated and intellectually curious bench researcher interested in the basic and translational studies of hematological malignancies. Research goals in the lab include applying CRISPR and chemical screens to identify novel genetic targets and tool compounds that can induce the programmed cell death of blood cancer cells and leveraging the knowledge for therapy development. In-depth mechanistic studies will be performed to dissect the critical survival and drug response pathways using integrated molecular and biochemical approaches, patient-derived xenografts (PDXs), and disease modeling methodologies. Under supervision from senior members, the successful applicants will perform a variety of molecular and cellular biology procedures; learn to analyze and interpret data, and modify experimental procedures to obtain optimal experimental results. They will also learn and assist in the functional screening pipelines. Opportunities will be provided for developing important career skillsets, such as presentation and communication, scientific writing and critical analysis. This position also involves some lab managing responsibilities. 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: Previous experience with techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry. Familiarity with computers, including data entry and spreadsheets. Experience analyzing data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis. Min to Max Hourly Salary: $21.94 - $32.90 /hr Min to Max Annual Salary: $45,635.20 - $68,432.00 /yr 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. 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 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