Title: Laboratory Technician I
Job Class: Hourly/Non-Exempt $20-24/hour DOE
PI/Reports To: Dr.Elaine Peskind and David Cook

Summary:

Outstanding opportunity for a full-time Laboratory Technician I position within the Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC) located at the Seattle VA Puget Sound Medical Center and University of Washington.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary laboratory that collaborates closely on a daily basis with allied laboratories here at UW/Seattle VA and around the country. The major goal of this team is to uncover the mechanisms of neurodegeneration, especially how environmental risk factors (such as traumatic brain injury) influence susceptibility for cognitive impairment.

Responsibilities:

• Biochemical experiments.
• Microscopy experiments.
• Data analyses, statistical analyses, maintaining research data records.
• Mouse behavior studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences (e.g. neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular biology) with either at least one year of laboratory experience.
• Strong skills in data analysis.
• Knowledge of computers for word processing, graphic presentation, and using laboratory equipment
• Strong organizational, analytic, and writing and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in confocal microscopy.
• Demonstrable skills in working with members of a scientific team.
• Able to keep detailed notes of experiments
• Willing to learn new techniques
• Willing to assist with animal experimental protocols

Expertise in the following is highly desirable:

• Tissue processing histology
• Microscopy and microscopic analyses done in brain tissue
• Data and image analyses.
• Analysis of microscopic images.

How to apply: Please complete online application and upload a cover letter and resume.

Diversity enriches research and promotes the best healthcare. We are committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment, as well as individuals from all backgrounds that are underrepresented in research, to apply.

Currently, only US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Green Card holders with proper work documents and F-type Visa holders may apply.

SIBCR Benefits:

SIBCR Pays 100% (less $100/month) for Employees and 75% of Dependent Premiums per month.

Offered to all employees working 20+ hours per week on a regular basis:

• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth options with Matching Contribution (up to 2.5%) plus Non-Match Contribution of 5%
• Sick Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• Vacation Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• 11 Paid Holidays + one personal holiday
• ORCA transportation pass at a nominal monthly fee
• Other mandated leave such as FMLA and WA PFML
• Voluntary Benefits include Flexible Spending Account, AFLAC, Voluntary Term Life

No other types of compensation offered at this time

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or status as transgender, national origin, caste, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor protected by federal, state or local law.