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RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER ASSISTANT
 

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER ASSISTANT
Req #: 233932
Department: DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Job Location: Seattle Campus
Posting Date: 05/03/2024 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $3,629 - $5,500 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. 

This position supports: To understand how retinas produce metabolic energy to support their survival and function

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant (NE S UAW RSE) position will devote 100% effort directly to research activities such as:
  • 60% - Maintenance of mouse colony, cell culture, PCR genotyping, working in biosafety cabinet, keeping clear and organized records.
  • 40% - Cell lysate preparation for immunoblots, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy and image analysis.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or Neurology + less than one year of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
    Keeping clear and organized records.

    DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    Preferable if some cell culture or sterile technique experience, and experience working with cell lysate or RNA for Western blot and qPCR.

    • 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.