Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center

Research Scientist 1, Surgery

Job Description:

We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center, the Pacific Northwest’s premier pediatric care center, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and open career growth potential. You will also find a true commitment to meeting the needs of children and their families. We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the patients and families we serve to our organizational culture and our employees. If you would like to do some of your best work-your life’s work-Children’s has excellent opportunities waiting for you.

Department: Research Grants – Surgery.

Salary: Min. $13.77 per hour, DOE.

Hours: Full-time (1.0), days.

Location: 307 Westlake.

The Research Scientist I (Dr. Kim’s Lab) in Research Grants – Surgery focuses on investigating the growth and regeneration of functional gastrointestinal tissue (tissue engineering) using isolated cells combined with complex biodegradable polymer scaffolds; actively participates in a collaborative fashion with and under the supervision of the PI in all of the day-to-day activities including the planning, execution, and analysis of the research experiments related to the overall mission of the laboratory; carries out research/development activities, makes detailed observations, analyzes data and interprets results; conducts experiments using modern molecular biologic techniques; performs cell/tissue harvest, culture, and small animal surgery; compiles and analyzes scientific data; manages administrative and quality assurance functions of the laboratory.

Requires bachelor’s level degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Engineering or related field; at least 2 years applicable experience; experience in cell culture, protein assays, and molecular techniques; familiarity with a variety of modern concepts, practices, and procedures; a wide degree of independent judgment. Prefers experience in handling rabbits or rodents in a laboratory setting; familiarity with computers: data entry, spreadsheets, word processor, image capture/manipulation; experience in analyzing data using statistical analysis.

At Children's, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork - not only with patients and their families, but also with each other. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more. For immediate consideration, please apply online. You can also send your resume to:

Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center
Reference Job Code: ML06-3760-51642
Attn: Human Resourses
4800 Sand Point Way NE
P.O. Box 50020 - S-201
Seattle, WA 98145-5020

Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 02/23/2006