Position Title: Research Scientist III
Work Location: Seattle, WA 98109
Assignment Duration: 4 months (Potential to extend to Feb 2026)
Work Schedule: Mon through Fri 8 AM - 5 PM
 
Position Summary:

• Execute existing laboratory workflows from planning to data analysis stage.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Recognize, document, and escalate protocol deviations to stakeholders
• Ensure equipment and instruments remain in good operating condition, recognize any malfunctions and troubleshoot as needed
• Maintain updated understanding and knowledge of methods performed in the lab
• Provide feedback on the workflows and participate in developing solutions to pinch points, throughput limitations, and data quality
• Work with a team of researchers to extend and interpret advanced analytical methodologies
• Facilitate interactions with collaborators, both internal and external, to develop efficiencies for cutting edge analytical methods
• Adapt to unexpected schedule changes and respond to emergency situations, as needed

 
Qualification & Experience:

• Hands-on expertise with cutting edge molecular biology, immunology and/or biochemistry methods and concepts
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and methodologies that are commonly used in modern laboratory data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within an entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent organizational skills, with great attention to detail and record keeping
• Strong verbal and written communication skill
• Bachelors with 4+ years okay but masters or PHD would be great, within life sciences (e.g. Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular Biology and Microbiology) and 3+ years of directly-related commercial industry experience
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams at the interface of life science and computer science
• Familiarity with data analysis tools and methodologies that are commonly used in modern laboratory data analysis
• Broad familiarity with different areas of the life sciences
• Hands-on experience in high-throughput research, incl. operation of liquid handlers
• 4+ years in Flow Cytometry
• Industry Experience in Biotech

 
  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 45.00/hr.