Job Description

Research Scientist III

Job ID 2023-51911 Area of Interest Research & Development Location Name 307 Westlake FTE/Hours per pay period 1.0 FTE (80 hours per bi-weekly pay periods) Work Status Regular Department Global Infectious Disease Shift Day Shift Primary Location : City Seattle Primary Location : State/Province WA Hot Job Yes

Responsibilities

The Hernandez Lab ( Hernandez Lab (seattlechildrens.org) seeks a talented and motivated research scientist to join our team. Our research is focused o n improving our understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of tuberculosis, nontuberculous mycobacterial infections, and pulmonary infections in cystic fibrosis. The lab uses a combination of animal models (zebrafish and mice), cellular infection models, microbiology, mathematical modeling, and molecular genetics. Active projects may include: (1) developing a model to predict multidrug efficacy for therapy of nontuberculous mycobacteria based on experimental measurements, (2) dissecting the pathogenesis of mycobacterial infection in zebrafish and in mice, and (3) developing alternate treatments for mycobacterial infections such as bacteriophage. Responsibilities will also include assistance in operating a repository of cystic fibrosis bacterial isolates.

Responsible for independently evaluating, selecting, and applying standardized scientific procedures and techniques to carry out research/development activities in a particular scientific discipline. Has broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of field of specialization. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Makes detailed observations, analyzes and interprets data and writes manuscripts/grant proposals. Collaborates with principal investigator, taking direct responsibility for carrying out research and development activities. Considerable effort (25% or more) may be dedicated to seeking independent outside research funding.”

Full time, 1.0 FTE position. Some experiments will require occasional work on weekends.

Requirements

Required Education/Experience:

• PhD Degree level in applicable science field/related field OR.
• Master's Degree in applicable science field/ related field plus minimum three (3) years of related experience OR.
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in applicable science field / related field plus minimum five (5) years of related experience with a robust publication record.
• Related work experience varies by lab / position, as it relates to the research projects and research field assigned to this position.

Required Credentials:

• N/A.

Preferred:

• PhD in relevant specialty area or closely related field.
• Substantial prior experience in relevant area of research.

Min to Max Hourly Salary

$36.75 - $55.12 /hr

Min to Max Annual Salary

$76,440.00 - $114,649.60 /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.

The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children’s website here: WSNA - UFCW

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. Click here 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 the University of Washington and Fred Hutch and our healthcare providers at Seattle Children's Hospital, one of U.S. News & World Report’s 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Our community welcomes diverse experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our increasingly diverse patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Children’s are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves within this community, which cultivates and promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels.

Seattle Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

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