Student Helper - Gern Lab

The Gern laboratory in the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research (CGIDR) at Seattle Children’s is seeking a motivated Undergraduate Researcher to help facilitate the day-to-day operation of the lab and assist lab members with experiments. This is a unique position that requires significant initiative and motivation to learn and understand both existing and emerging scientific methods and knowledge. The successful applicant will be integrated into ongoing research projects and will design, execute, interpret, and present results on experiments. As the Undergraduate Researcher gains experience, they will be given the opportunity and responsibility to conduct mentored research related to the laboratory's overall mission. Enthusiasm, curiosity, and initiative to learn new methods, collaborate, and perform work efficiently and carefully are essential. Training in unfamiliar techniques will be provided. The Undergraduate Researcher will spend the majority of their time contributing to ongoing laboratory projects, requiring the ability to exercise independent judgment to address tasks and projects, and will identify and refine existing procedures and practices. They will also participate in managing a small rodent colony. The successful candidate will join a supportive, dynamic group in a collaborative environment at the Center for Global Infectious Disease Research and within the greater Seattle research community. Our lab conducts research on spatially resolved immune responses to tuberculosis and utilizes cutting-edge imaging and immunologic approaches to investigate these responses in the mouse model and human tissues. The driving purpose behind these efforts is to inform new strategies to combat human TB through host-directed therapies or improved vaccines. For more information about our research, see Key responsibilities: - Advanced confocal microscopy techniques - Flow cytometry - Cell culture - Genotyping of mice (DNA extraction, PCR, Agarose Gel Electrophoresis) - Lab organization, ordering supplies and record keeping - Setting up immunological assays - General lab support Required Education and Experience “Must be 18 years or older and currently enrolled in high school or in college or university pursuing an undergraduate degree OR taking courses to meet prerequisite requirements for a future degree program.” Required Credentials N/A. Preferred Data entry and word processing experience. Knowledge of medical terminology. Administrative experience in a research setting. Currently enrolled in college level courses at an accredited college or university. Compensation Range $21.30 - $26.87 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). 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