Research Scientist II
About The Position
The malaria research lab of Dr. Ashley Vaughan at the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR) at Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) is recruiting a Research Scientist II to join our team, who work on the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum. We have a number of NIH-funded projects that rely on the successful creation of fertile parasite gametes for our work. The successful candidate will be directly involved in parasite culture using biosafety cabinets and aseptic technique and will also work with the mosquito vector Anopheles stephensi. This position offers a great opportunity to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment with a close-knit team of malaria researchers. A keen interest in working on malaria, a parasite of global health importance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; may require a Master’s Degree for certain lab specialties.
- Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a related area/laboratory setting.
- A keen interest in working on malaria, a parasite of global health importance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Attention to detail and ability to problem solve.
- Aseptic technique and cell culture.
- Knowledge of the malaria parasite.
Responsibilities
- Directly involved in parasite culture using biosafety cabinets and aseptic technique.
- Work with the mosquito vector Anopheles stephensi.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- 403(b)
- life insurance
- paid time off
- tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
