ResponsibilitiesSummary of position:We are seeking a laboratory scientist (RSII) with interests in viral therapies and production, hematopoietic cell therapies, gene editing and translational immunology. You will join a robust research team expanding upon our novel AAV and lentiviral platforms and HSC stem gene editing approaches for treating immune disorders. These projects are led by Dr. David Rawlings, Director of the Center for Immunity and Immunotherapies at the Seattle Children's Research Institute.Job Responsibilities:Helping to plan, design, execute, trouble-shoot, and interpret experiments aimed at virus production and generating novel gene therapy/editing reagents, and testing the efficacy of gene therapy/editing reagents in cell culture or mouse models.Follow detailed experimental protocols, make observations, record data and present results.Assist others in the laboratory and help maintain a constructive laboratory environment.Good communication, teamwork, organization, interpersonal and creative thinking skills are a must.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Comfortable in fast paced environment and able to work collaboratively.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.Effective data collection, reduction, and summary skills.Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to effectively prioritize work across projects.Ability to work with general guidance/limited supervision.RequirementsRequired Education/Experience:Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or scientific discipline; may require a Master's Degree for certain lab specialties.Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a related area/laboratory setting.Required Credentials:N/A.Preferred:Master's Degree in applicable field/research specialty highly preferred.Significant experience conducting research in area of specialization.Some experience with laboratory management.Min to Max Hourly Salary$30.37 - $45.55 /hrMin to Max Annual Salary$63,169.60 - $94,744.00 /yrSalary InformationThis 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.The union pay ranges can be found on the Seattle Children's website here: -Seattle Children's offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.Disclaimer for Out of State ApplicantsThis compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors.Benefits InformationSeattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. for more information.About UsHope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECUREAs one of the nation's top five pediatric research centers, Seattle Children's Research Institute is dedicated to providing hope, care, and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.Our investigators are involved in hundreds of projects that cover every phase of research, from studying how diseases work to improving investigational therapies. They have pioneered groundbreaking cystic fibrosis treatments and cutting-edge cancer therapies that help a child's immune system defeat cancer, and made other major contributions to pediatric medi