Student Helper, Gern Lab

Seattle Children's

Undergraduate researcher supporting Seattle Children’s tuberculosis research laboratory. Performing microscopy, flow cytometry, cell culture, mouse genotyping, and immunological assays.

Posted 9/3/2026part-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques such as confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, and cell culture, while effectively managing laboratory operations and contributing to experimental design and execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Advanced Confocal Microscopy TechniquesFlow CytometryCell CultureDNA Extraction and PCRImmunological Assays

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Hard Skills

Experimental DesignData InterpretationGenotypingAgarose Gel ElectrophoresisLaboratory Organization

Soft Skills

Independent JudgmentCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Laboratory Supplies ManagementData EntryWord Processing

Industry Keywords

Medical TerminologyResearch SettingRodent Colony Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate the day-to-day operation of the Gern laboratory
Assist lab members with experiments
Design, execute, interpret, and present experimental results
Contribute to ongoing laboratory projects
Learn and apply existing and emerging scientific methods and knowledge
Exercise independent judgment to address tasks and projects
Identify and refine existing procedures and practices
Participate in managing a small rodent colony
Perform advanced confocal microscopy techniques
Perform flow cytometry
Perform cell culture
Genotype mice using DNA extraction, PCR, and agarose gel electrophoresis
Organize the lab, order supplies, and maintain records
Set up immunological assays
Provide general lab support

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 years or older
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
Data entry and word processing experience preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Administrative experience in a research setting preferred
Currently enrolled in college level courses at an accredited college or university preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
403(b)
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement