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RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER I
 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER I
Req #: 227920
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 04/19/2024 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $3,887 - $7,765 per month 
Other Compensation:  
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift 
Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.  

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

We are looking for a highly motivated Research Scientist/Engineer-1 to join the growing and dynamic team in the Veesler lab which supports vaccine and therapeutic development as well as functional and structural studies of coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses and other zoonotic pathogens.

The position will involve competent participation in key projects, requiring analytical and decision-making skills in addition to technical skills and scientific knowledge of the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ongoing duties will include skillful management and support for projects and experiments, such as extensive molecular cloning and subcloning of genes, sequence-verification for protein production, pseudovirus production, and cell surface expression to support experimental needs in the lab.

  • Large DNA preparations to support the project efforts, occasionally help prepare, purify, and quality-control protein preparations (with SDS-PAGE gels and assays like ELISAs, for example), or other lab organization-related efforts (50%).
  • In addition to the above extensive scientific project work, this position will involve in: training and monitoring other research technicians participating in this effort (10%).
  • Real-time reporting and analysis of data, provide input to key decisions on the direction of experiments, analyzing and reporting results (20%)
  • Participating in writing of scientific papers and manuscripts (20%)

    Most of these duties require a high level of specialized scientific education and skill, and play a key part in the overall success of the research projects.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry, Biology or related fields and 1 year or more of experience in related field.
  • Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Hands-on experience with molecular techniques, including oligonucleotide and gene fragment design, isolation and quantification of DNA, PCR, cloning, familiarity with vector design, plasmid preparation, interpreting sequencing data, molecular biology techniques and practices, independent planning of timelines and experiments, and effectively communicating results and/or changes/progress with the other members of the team.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Desire to set up high throughput cloning pipelines with multiple projects ongoing at a time
  • Good analytical skills, ability to contribute to project decisions.

    Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.