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Responsibilities
Responsible for independently evaluating, selecting and applying standardized scientific procedures and techniques; contributes to the planning, design, execution and interpretation of experiments; makes detailed observations, records data and assists in preparation of reports, papers presentations, and new proposals; presents results/papers at technical meetings; may participate in the guidance/mentoring of junior staff.
Job Posting Addendum
Specialized Services/ Application of Research Protocols: Work closely with researchers/investigators in conducting and/or developing highly technical and specialized scientific research procedures, experiments, simulations using the core facility’s specialized equipment or services in the field of histology, microscopy, immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or in-situ hybridization (ISH). This will include tissue processing, embedding, staining, and sectioning (microtomy or cryostat).
Acquire data by operating the facility’s instrumentation, equipment, or perform specialized service for researchers and perform complex procedures and techniques. Perform research tasks or data analysis consistent with the facility’s protocols. Operate facility instrumentation or equipment and interpret and document results. Assure fidelity to research protocols. May propose modifications to protocols and/or assist in the design of experiment protocols based on specialized knowledge and expertise. Perform daily activities to prepare for experimental protocols and facility operation.
Literature Review/ Data Analysis: Critically review literature as directed for the purposes of furthering the research. Assist in generating, collecting, and analyzing data. Develop new data analysis techniques or methodology. Interpret experimental data. Perform data analysis for researchers using specialized data analysis software in a form useful for further statistical analysis or publication.
Educate, Train and Consult: Provide education, training and consultation to core facility users on highly specialized equipment, scientific research or technology. Provide advice and guidance in either a self-service or full service core facility. May review methods sections of research papers related to core facility’s specialty that will be submitted for publication.
Facilities, Equipment and Information Management: Assist with and/or coordinate and manage equipment and facilities with users. Service, calibrate, and check equipment for proper function. Test new equipment to determine if it meets specifications. Perform periodic preventative maintenance on facility instrumentation. Troubleshoot equipment failures and arrange for or help with repairs. Provide input on new instrument purchases. Remain current on emerging techniques, software programs, and instrumentation in field of expertise. Provide technical support in specialized area of research. May assist with maintenance of the facility computer systems and specialized instrument control and analysis software, facility data server, and /or researcher’s data server accounts, data backup and archiving, and online reservation system and/or researchers reservation accounts.
Administrative and Financial Responsibility for Fee for Service Operation: Assist with the administrative duties necessary for a fee-for-service facility operation. Review facility billing data for accuracy and submit to manager/director for approval. Initiate purchases of equipment, supplies, inventory, etc. for faculty. Analyze facility use data for reports. Adhere to safety and compliance guidelines.
Human Resources/ Supervision: May participate in hiring staff and managing staff performance to assure staff is compliant with SCRI policies and procedures.
Requirements
Required Education/Experience:
– Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; may require a Master’s Degree for certain lab specialties
– Minimum to two (2) year’s experience in a related area/laboratory setting.
Required Credentials:
– N/A
Preferred:
– Master’s Degree in applicable field/research specialty highly preferred
– Significant experience conducting research in area of specialization
– Some experience with laboratory management
– Experience with histology and microscopy
Min to Max Hourly Salary$29.48 – $44.23 /hrMin to Max Annual Salary$61,318.40 – $91,998.40 /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.
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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 the and and our healthcare providers at Seattle Children’s Hospital, one of top 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 improve the health and well-being of children. If you are interested in a challenging career aimed at groundbreaking research, Seattle Children’s Research Institute is the place for you.
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