Level I - Medical Lab Technician
Seattle Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Seattle, WA

*POSITION SUMMARY:*
The Stuart lab is recruiting a highly motivated laboratory technician for our research projects on malaria immunology and cell and molecular biology of protozoan pathogens. The successful candidate must be able to work accurately and independently, but also with others in a highly collaborative environment. Prior experience in cell culture, standard cell and molecular and immunological techniques is highly desired. A willingness and ability to learn new techniques is required and a deep interest in basic and translational science is desirable. Our lab is working to illuminate immune responses to malaria vaccines that can aid vaccine development and to advance fundamental cellular and molecular understanding. We welcome passionate, articulate, and dynamic researchers to join our mission.
The research is conducted in the highly interactive Seattle research environment that includes the closely located University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle Children’s Research Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
Please apply via the Institute’s career webpage or email
  
*Required Education and 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.

*Required Credentials*
N/A.

*Preferred*
Data entry and/or word processing experience.
Experience in analyzing data using spreadsheets and statistical analysis.
At least two (2) years experience in a laboratory/research setting.
Research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and tissue culture techniques may be preferred.  
*Compensation Range*
$20.00 - $29.59 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*.*
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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]( Us*
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