Research Scientist II

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. Required Education and Experience 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. Required Credentials N/A. Preferred Attention to detail and ability to problem solve. Aseptic technique and cell culture. Knowledge of the malaria parasite. Along with a curriculum vitae/résumé, please provide a cover letter detailing why you would be a good fit for the job. Please create and upload a single document that includes your curriculum vitae/résumé and cover letter since the job application portal currently only allows a single file to be uploaded. Compensation Range $32.07 - $48.11 per hour 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. 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