Senior Research Technician

Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) is seeking a Senior Research Technician for the Stubbs Lab to assist with projects focused on gene regulatory mechanisms in brain development and behavior using the mouse model system.  The technician will participate in animal breeding, genotyping and phenotypic testing including behavioral testing, brain dissections, and molecular pathology.  The individual will also be involved in experiments involving neuron cell culture and molecular experiments such as quantitative PCR, preparation and analysis of RNA, protein and chromatin samples, preparation and QC of libraries for Illumina sequencing, and statistical analysis and summaries of data for publication.

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently using methods established in the lab, work with lab members to establish new experimental and analytical protocols based on the scientific literature, participate actively in research goals as part of the team, contribute to research manuscript and grant proposal preparation, and assist senior members with lab management tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in molecular biology, molecular genetics, or genomics with interests and background in developmental biology and/or neuroscience is a definite plus
• Five or more years of experience as a Laboratory Technician or equivalent experience, including hands-on experience with rodent models and molecular biology and genomics methods
• Experience with molecular pathology methods such as immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, and confocal microscopy
• Excellent communications, organization and record keeping skills
• Enthusiasm for working as an integral member of a collaborative research team

PNRI requires vaccination for COVID 19 as a condition of employment

For immediate consideration, please submit a cover letter and Curriculum vitae at: hr@pnri.org. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

About PNRI:

PNRI is an independent, nonprofit, biomedical research institute with a distinguished history of contributing scientific advances to improve health in a variety of disease areas. PNRI is committed to creating a diverse environment and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Please see www.pnri.org for more information.