Research Technologist II

Formerly Puget Sound Blood Center and Lane Blood Center, Bloodworks is backed by more than 70 years of Northwest history and 250,000 donors. A national leader in transfusion medicine, Bloodworks has been chosen to serve more than 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska - partnering closely with local hospitals to deliver the highest level of patient care. Patients with traumatic injuries, undergoing surgeries or organ transplantation, or receiving treatment for cancer and blood disorders all depend on our services, expertise, laboratories and research. We are local, nonprofit, independent, volunteer-supported and community-based.

We have a wonderful new job opportunity for a Research Technologist II. The incumbent will perform activities in the Adili Lab involves working with a team to study blood clotting.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

• The responsibilities for this position involve isolating platelets from both humans and mice to perform experimental techniques, especially those related to platelets, thrombosis, and bleeding.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as PCR, restriction digests, agarose gels, platelet functional analysis with flow cytometry and aggregation, and in vitro clot assays as part of a team. Maintain mouse colonies.
• Maintains up-to-date inventory of animals and provides investigators with animal colony production and availability for short and long-term projects.
• Performs technical procedures, including administering anesthesia, ear tagging, injections, blood collections, breeding functions (weaning, sexing, etc.), and tissue collections.
• Performing microsurgery on small animals and intravital microscopic imaging of thrombosis models
• Working interactively and collegially with other members of the laboratory.
• Participating in laboratory meetings.
• Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as written.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Experience in animal handling, rodent breeding colony management and associated procedures.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet management, email, and Internet.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field, with a minimum of 1-2 years of research experience utilizing animal handling or equivalent education and experience. Experience in animal handling, rodent breeding colony management, and associated procedures
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, database and spreadsheet management, email, and Internet.
• Demonstrated effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Research technicians can also receive training in the microsurgical skills required for animal models in the lab.
• Experience with blood research and specialized laboratory skills using fine surgical approaches in small animal models of thrombosis and hemostasis using intravital microscopy would be preferred.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS include, but are not limited to:
• Required mental activities include continuous use of the ability to read, speak, write, and understand English; Required mental activities used less frequently include decision making, interpersonal skills, teamwork, creativity, use of discretion, problem analysis, independent judgment and/or independent action, and the ability to perform basic Math (used frequently); mentoring, presentations/teaching, training/supervising, and the ability to perform basic programming (used occasionally); customer service and the ability to perform advanced Math (used rarely).
• Required physical activities used frequently include standing, hearing, walking, sitting, talking, reaching, feeling, handling and repetitive motions of hands/wrists (used frequently); stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and repetitive motions of feet (used occasionally).
• The ability to push, pull and lift an average of 20-50 pounds throughout the day is required, as is the ability to carry an average of 10-20 pounds throughout the day.
• Job skills related to specific job functions include frequent use of a hand-held pipette, sampling handling with proper aseptic technique while working in a laminar flow hood, flow cytometry, and animal handling.
• The project will utilize the following equipment located in the lab: 1) aggregometry, 3) flow cytometry, 4) western blot electrophoresis, 5) PCR, 6) Hemavet, and 6) thromboelastography 7) Intravital microscopy imaging,
• Responsibilities include executing and recording laboratory experiments, applying standard scientific protocols to experiments and research, improving current methods, and evaluating innovative techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position will require a flexible schedule including occasional evening and weekend work hours.
• Exposed to aerosol dangers from animals and may require the use of supportive equipment for breathing if in the Vivarium.
• This position has direct exposure to blood-borne pathogens and requires work with human and animal blood and tissue samples and non-pathogenic viruses.

Benefits and Perks:

Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 403b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 - 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized back-up childcare program, subsidized transit program, educational reimbursement. Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus*

*Conditions apply

Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Employment Indicator Regular
• Min Hiring Rate $26.42
• Max Hiring Rate $39.27

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