Research Associate I — Fast-Paced R&D Lab & Cell Culture

Seattle Children's; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Seattle Children's Therapeutics (SCTx) at Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI) seeks a Research Associate to join the R&D group. The role supports a fast paced, collaborative environment, with responsibilities spanning mammalian cell culture, in vitro assays, flow cytometry sample prep, and routine qPCR and mycoplasma testing.

The successful candidate will work under GLP standards, following SOPs and institutional policies, and maintain thorough study documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, or related field.
• Minimum one year of laboratory research experience.
• Familiarity with GLP, SOP adherence, and meticulous record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Support mammalian cell culture and maintain cell lines.
• Assist with established in vitro assays as part of the R&D group.
• Prepare samples for flow cytometry and other laboratory assays.
• Perform routine laboratory assays including mycoplasma testing and qPCR.
• Prepare cell culture media, buffers, and experimental materials.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

qPCR

Flow cytometry prep

Data analysis with spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in microbiology/biochemistry/immunology or related field

Tools

Lentiviral vector handling

Job description

Seattle Children's Therapeutics (SCTx) at Seattle Children's Research Institute (SCRI) seeks a Research Associate to join the R&D group. The role supports a fast paced, collaborative environment, with responsibilities spanning mammalian cell culture, in vitro assays, flow cytometry sample prep, and routine qPCR and mycoplasma testing.

The successful candidate will work under GLP standards, following SOPs and institutional policies, and maintain thorough study documentation.