Research Scientist 2, BRaIN Research Laboratory

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 2 with the BRaIN Laboratory Team at the Seattle Campus. Work schedule: Full Time Mon-Fri with rotating on-call schedule covering weekends, evening, and holidays Day shift What you’ll contribute: Lab Operations: Lead complex procedures associated with research donor brain procurement, dissection, preservation and analysis, and will lead an on-call team for these cases. Monitor and direct junior staff to ensure correct procedures are followed. Independently dissect and assess key anatomical structures (> 90) to isolate for histopathologic examination with minimal supervision. Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements. Provide support for in silico 3D reconstructions of gross brain images and tissue and fluid-based immunoassays. Required to use care and maintain instruments; perform preventative maintenance on instruments according to prescribed protocols. Perform quality control and quality assurance. Prepare stock solutions and media, troubleshoot as needed, and maintain accurate records of laboratory inventory. Project Management: Participate in other laboratory projects, which may include tissue clearing and staining for three dimensional microscopic reconstructions, downstream analytical approaches including solution-phase quantitation and digital image analysis, and human cell culture projects. Organize and maintain databases on research projects and to navigate the laboratory and pathology computer networks, participate in lab and other meetings, provide regular progress updates, review work lists and prioritize work in conjunction with the PI and interaction with the research team and collaborators. Assist with a variety of special projects, and research related duties as assigned in a research environment where innovation and novel analytic applications form the foundation of an integrated model of precision neuropathology. Administrative: Contribute to maintaining updated protocols in the lab and will interface with senior research scientists and the PI, particularly with respect to methods and manuscript preparation. Perform research and assist in development of new procedures;

Requirements

• Minimum education requirement of a Bachelor's Degree with coursework in neuroscience, anatomy, biology, other biological sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience with Organ and tissue procurement, dissection, preservation and analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with any or all of the following: autopsy pathology, brain removal techniques, spinal cord or globe procurement, tissue dissection, surgical pathology, biohazardous tissue handling, and neuroanatomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procedures associated with research donor brain procurement, dissection, preservation and analysis
• Lead an on-call team
• Monitor and direct junior staff
• Independently dissect and assess key anatomical structures (> 90) to isolate for histopathologic examination with minimal supervision
• Prepare, process, and ship specimens/samples accurately under well-defined requirements
• Provide support for in silico 3D reconstructions of gross brain images and tissue and fluid-based immunoassays
• Use care and maintain instruments; perform preventative maintenance on instruments according to prescribed protocols
• Perform quality control and quality assurance
• Prepare stock solutions and media, troubleshoot as needed, and maintain accurate records of laboratory inventory
• Participate in other laboratory projects, which may include tissue clearing and staining for three dimensional microscopic reconstructions, downstream analytical approaches including solution-phase quantitation and digital image analysis, and human cell culture projects
• Organize and maintain databases on research projects and to navigate the laboratory and pathology computer networks
• Participate in lab and other meetings, provide regular progress updates, review work lists and prioritize work in conjunction with the PI and interaction with the research team and collaborators
• Assist with a variety of special projects, and research related duties as assigned in a research environment where innovation and novel analytic applications form the foundation of an integrated model of precision neuropathology
• Contribute to maintaining updated protocols in the lab and will interface with senior research scientists and the PI, particularly with respect to methods and manuscript preparation
• Perform research and assist in development of new procedures

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees