Job description

Position Title: Research Assistant
Job Class: Hourly/Non-Exempt; Full-time $22.50 - $25/hour DOE
PI: Eric Petrie, MD
Summary:
This is a full-time position in a laboratory devoted to the development and implementation of novel radioligands for use in positron emission tomography (PET) imaging studies supporting central nervous system (CNS) drug development and investigations of the neurobiology of brain diseases. The laboratory operates within the Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System s Northwest Mental Illness Research, Education and Clinical Center (NW MIRECC), whose mission is to contribute to better treatment of the unseen wounds of war (PTSD, mild traumatic brain injury, and their comorbidities).
Job Description:
The Research Assistant will be responsible for laboratory organization and management under the direction and supervision of senior laboratory members and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the research lab. The Research Assistant will also assist with preparation and carrying out in vitro and animal experiments under the direction of the investigators.
This position is currently supported for 1 year and may be extended contingent on project funding availability and/or collaborative effort provided to other projects. The position provides $22.50 - $25/hr commensurate with training and experience, in addition to medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, transportation benefit, and access to a retirement saving program with matching. A flexible schedule within a 40h work week on average can be arranged. Co-authorship on peer reviewed publications is available contingent on degree of project participation and contribution.
Seattle is a dynamic city in the Pacific Northwest and a burgeoning hub of biotechnology and healthcare. Easy access to the Cascade mountains, Puget Sound, and surrounding forests provide access to year-round outdoor recreational activities. Seattle hosts six professional sports teams, a vibrant music scene, and a continuously active arts and cultural events calendar.
Responsibilities:

• General laboratory maintenance (access control, organization, cleaning)
• Order supplies & equipment
• Perform general laboratory maintenance in accordance with VA Research and Development (R&D) service Lab Safety & Chemical Hygiene Plan, Biosafety Guidelines, and Radiation Safety guidelines.
• Maintain records of chemical and supplies orders, deliveries, and storage locations.
• Maintain records in accordance with VA Information Security and Privacy Guidelines
• Maintain radioactivity disposal logs (primarily tritium)
• Perform and record results of laboratory radioactivity surveys.
• Maintain chemical waste inventories and dispose of wastes according to VA R&D guidelines.
• Interface with VA R&D Safety, Biosafety, and Radiation Safety Officers to ensure compliance with guidelines and prepare for inspections,
• Help organize and track study samples
• Record and archive paper and electronic data
• Independently prepare experimental supplies and equipment as directed
• Prepare solutions and buffers
• Section brain tissue on cryostat (training provided)
• Operate scientific instruments with training and/or supervision (e.g., centrifuge, liquid scintillation counter)
• Process harvested brain and organ tissues from rodents (rats & mice) under supervision
• Work with animal and human specimens of blood and tissues under supervision
• Work with trace levels of radioactively labeled compounds and specimens under supervision
• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor s degree in a field of biological or physical sciences with at least 1 year of research experience separate from academic coursework or lab courses
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills
• Able to keep detailed notes of experiments
• Proficiency in algebra
• Willing to learn new techniques
• Willing to work with radioactivity
• Willing to assist with animal experimental protocols
• Preference will be given to candidates who have extensive experience with:
• Working with laboratory animals
• Sectioning tissue with cryostat or vibratome
• Identifying neuroanatomical structures
• Developing photographic film
• Performing protein assays
• Performing commonly used histological staining techniques (e.g., H&E)
• Chemistry and particularly organic chemistry

• Familiarity with general office software (e.g., MS Office), retrieving scientific literature (e.g., PubMed, Web of Science)
• Able to work with members of a scientific team
• Organize and present data at research team meetings
• Curiosity in neuroscience or drug development

SIBCR Benefits
SIBCR Pays 100% (less $90/month) for Employees and 75% of Dependent Premiums per month.
Offered to all employees working 20+ hours per week on a regular basis:

• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth options with Matching Contribution (up to 2.5%) plus Non-Match Contribution of 5%
• Sick Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• Vacation Leave - accrues at 1 hour for 20 paid hours
• 12 Paid Holidays + one personal holiday
• ORCA transportation pass at a nominal monthly fee
• Other mandated leave such as FMLA and WA PFML
• Voluntary Benefits include Flexible Spending Account, AFLAC, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Term Life

No other types of compensation offered at this time.
How to apply
Please upload cover letter and CV or resume.
Currently, only US Citizens, Permanent Residents, Green Card holders with proper work documents and F-type Visa holders may apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The Seattle Institute for Biomedical and Clinical Research does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.50 - $25.00 per hour

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