Research Scientist IV Seattle Children's Therapuetics

Brief Description:

The Research and Development lab at SCTx is recruiting a Research Scientist IV to help lead our new allogeneic immunotherapy program. Ideal candidates bring significant laboratory experience and a passion for impactful research. This role will require close collaboration with internal team members and external partners to advance innovative technologies and therapeutic approaches. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic fast-paced environment and be able to adapt to evolving priorities while driving projects forward.

Full Description:

Seattle Childrens Therapeutics (SCTx) at Seattle Childrens Research Institute (SCRI) is an exciting venture aimed at leveraging a biotech industry business model in a non-profit context to bring cutting edge curative cell gene and protein therapies to defeat pediatric cancer and beyond. We are seeking a bright enthusiastic and highly motivated biologist to join our Research and Development group. The work within the R&D lab is highly collaborative fast-paced and incredibly exciting. We look for people who are inspired by our mission and who would fit well with the collaborative rigorous and entrepreneurial spirit of our research team culture.

The primary purpose of this position is to help lead the development of our allogeneic cell therapy program including the development of CAR-T CAR-NK and booster molecules to create more efficacious cell therapies for pediatric diseases. Under the direction of the Research Director the successful candidate will use her/his established skills to create and assess the therapeutic potential of these products in collaboration with other team members and external groups. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing projects from the ground up especially in a translational setting and will have significant experience mentoring junior scientists. This position requires creativity a positive mindset a team-oriented and collaborative approach the ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate will be required to participate and present data in weekly lab meetings maintain an up-to-date and well-organized electronic laboratory notebook and rigorously follow Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines. Additionally the candidate will be expected to participate in grant and manuscript writing. Above all a willingness to learn passion for our mission collaboration and creativity are crucial for success at Seattle Childrens Therapeutics (SCTx).

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Responsible to plan design and execute research development activities in support of funded research projects. Perform experimental procedures and make detailed observations; analyze and interpret data. Works closely with principal investigator on the development of technical proposals presentations manuscripts and grants. Plans and conducts work requiring independent judgment in the evaluation selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standard techniques procedures and criteria. Uses a wide application of complex principles theories and concepts in specific scientific discipline.

Required Education and Experience
PhD or M.D. in Molecular or Cellular Biology Biochemistry or other closely related of four (4) years experience in required field of experience with laboratory management or other relevant research field.

Required Credentials
N/A.

Preferred
Prior teaching with all routine cellular and molecular experimental with molecular biology techniques (Northern Western Southern PCR and InSitu Hybridization techniques).Experience with statistics and relevant computer writing and editing manuscripts.

Compensation Range

$110122.00 - $165182.00 per year

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.

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 Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Childrens 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

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region regardless of the families ability to pay. Together we deliver superior patient care advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research and serve as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington Alaska Montana and Idaho the largest region of any childrens hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Childrens among the nations best childrens hospitals. For more than a decade Seattle Childrens has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nations very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion Excellence Integrity Collaboration Equity and Innovation. Whether its delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner practicing the highest standards of quality and safety or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

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Seattle Childrens welcomes people of all experiences backgrounds and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits employs trains compensates and promotes based on merit 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.

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Required Experience:

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