Research Technician I/II

About the role

The Sodora Laboratory at Seattle Children’s Research Institute investigates how viral infection combined with inflammatory response increases disease severity, focusing on HIV using patient samples, cell cultures, and SIV animal models. As a Research Technician I/II, you will assist with ongoing projects, collaborating with postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty scientists who will guide your day‑to‑day activities. The position requires a self‑starter and team player.

Responsibilities

• Undertake experiments in collaboration with postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty level scientists.
• Prepare blood and tissues for immunology experiments.
• Undertake and help design experiments that evaluate immune changes using immunofluorescence microscopy and a confocal microscope.
• Undertake and help design experiments that assess immune changes using flow cytometry.
• Quantify HIV/SIV virus in tissues using molecular approaches including nucleic acid extraction and quantitative PCR.
• Analyze data and present data at group meetings.
• Contribute to generating figures for papers and grants.
• As this is a laboratory position, no direct interaction with animals is required.

Requirements

Research Technician I: Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology OR college‑level coursework in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related science curriculum AND equivalent lab experience.

Research Technician II: Bachelor’s Degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology, or related field. At least one (1) year of experience in a laboratory/research setting and/or experience with molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.

Qualifications

Preferred research experience in microbiology, immunology, or bioinformatics.

Benefits

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. Additional details can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.

Pay

Compensation range: $20.73 - $35.59 per hour. This range is based on full‑time employment (2080 hours per year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range. Note: this compensation range is specific to Seattle; positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently.