Research Scientist III - Gustafson Lab

The Exploring Dysregulation of Immunity in Tumors (also known as EDIT Labs or the Gustafson Lab),  is housed within the Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders Research at Seattle Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) in Seattle, Washington. The goal of EDIT labs is to train a child’s own immune system to eliminate cancer. We believe the key to doing this is through first understanding where the crucial dysregulation or untrained points are in that child’s innate immune system.

Then we use that information to “re-train” the innate immune system to clear cancer. The work within EDIT is highly cross-disciplinary and intensely collaborative. Our work spans from the bench to the clinic, and we work with researchers locally, nationally and internationally to understand and manipulate the innate immune system to treat pediatric cancers. Our team is defined by positive attitudes, a love of science, fundamental creativity, hard work, a hope for the future and a fundamental desire to help kids with cancer get home to more hugs from friends and family.

The hired candidate will be motivated and ready to take on highly challenging problems with innovative solutions which will often mean borrowing technologies and concepts from myriad fields. Training in techniques that are unfamiliar will be provided. However, this unique position requires enthusiasm and initiative to learn new methods, a flexible work schedule, and the ability to perform work efficiently and carefully with detailed observational note taking and record keeping.

A strong preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• A degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Synthetic Biology, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Genetic Engineering or Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering.
• Demonstrated work experience (at least five years) within a laboratory setting with strong letters of reference attesting to the candidate’s attention to detail with excellent record keeping and observational analysis
• Demonstration of efficient, successful problem solving with highly creative and innovative solutions
• The ability to use independent judgement to address tasks and projects, and successful identification and refinement of existing procedures and practices
• A positive attitude, a desire to learn, and an ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated team.

For questions, please feel free to reach out to Heather.

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PhD Degree level in applicable science field/related field OR. Master's Degree in applicable science field/ related field plus minimum three (3) years of related experience OR. Bachelor's Degree or higher in applicable science field / related field plus minimum five (5) years of related experience with a robust publication record. Related work experience varies by lab / position, as it relates to the research projects and research field assigned to this position.

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PhD in relevant specialty area or closely related field. Substantial prior experience in relevant area of research.

$80,715.00 - $ per year

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.

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.

Seattle Children’s offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life…