Research Scientist 3, UW Virology Lab (One Year Appointment)
About The Position
The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 3 with the UW Virology Research Team in Renton . Work schedule: 100% FTE Monday through Friday Day Shift This is a one year appointment What you’ll contribute: Developmental Duties Develop and validate new assays for diagnostic needs and research protocols. Adopt new, unique procedures and technologies, which are not standardized, to fulfill the needs of individual studies. Analytical/Operational Duties Perform different technologies on different types of study samples according to the study needs, analyze the experimental results and determine the follow-up experiments. Perform and improve procedures of the technologies currently used in the lab, including real-time PCR, digital droplet PCR, real-time RT-PCR, digital droplet RT-PCR, PCR-cloning, PCR-sequencing, in situ hybridization, gene expression, cell culture and general immunology testing. Maintain complete and accurate records and document all the changes. Write up and update the standard operating procedures for laboratory personnel to follow. Write up study plans for different studies for laboratory personnel to follow. Perform document laboratory standard operating procedures. Perform assays accurately, precisely, track the progress of studies and make sure all the deadlines are met. Conduct data analysis and interpretation for grant submission and publication. Accommodate schedule changes to cooperatively accomplish required daily work. Ability to continue co-workers’ experiments and take over the responsibility. Participate in all laboratory maintenance and inventory duties. Conduct literature search and review to determine research methods and project planning. Initiate and manage moderate size projects and communicate with outside PIs and supervisor regarding study project progress and make recommendations for improvements. Provide cross-check of co-workers’ results and data entry to ensure the integrity of the data set. Follow the QA/QC policies and report all operation deviations. Perform computer security updates as required on the networked lab computers. Leadership/Supervisory Duties Train newly hired employees and students. Supervisory responsibility for junior staff, including hiring, training, performing performance evaluations, and disciplinary action. Delegate work when appropriate; consult with supervisor regarding department workload management when necessary. Act as a role model/mentor to new employees and students. May direct the operation of one or more facets of the research laboratory. May evaluate and select new equipment. Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- Doctoral Degree in Virology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or related field.
- Three to five years in related area or equivalent combination of education/experience.
- Experience in primer/probe design for PCR, collaborative project design, and understanding of basic viral biology.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot.
Nice To Haves
- Highly organized and have knowledge of laboratory working environments.
- Previous experience in PCR and droplet digital PCR is highly desirable.
- Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and validate new assays for diagnostic needs and research protocols.
- Adopt new, unique procedures and technologies, which are not standardized, to fulfill the needs of individual studies.
- Perform different technologies on different types of study samples according to the study needs, analyze the experimental results and determine the follow-up experiments.
- Perform and improve procedures of the technologies currently used in the lab, including real-time PCR, digital droplet PCR, real-time RT-PCR, digital droplet RT-PCR, PCR-cloning, PCR-sequencing, in situ hybridization, gene expression, cell culture and general immunology testing.
- Maintain complete and accurate records and document all the changes.
- Write up and update the standard operating procedures for laboratory personnel to follow.
- Write up study plans for different studies for laboratory personnel to follow.
- Perform document laboratory standard operating procedures.
- Perform assays accurately, precisely, track the progress of studies and make sure all the deadlines are met.
- Conduct data analysis and interpretation for grant submission and publication.
- Accommodate schedule changes to cooperatively accomplish required daily work.
- Ability to continue co-workers’ experiments and take over the responsibility.
- Participate in all laboratory maintenance and inventory duties.
- Conduct literature search and review to determine research methods and project planning.
- Initiate and manage moderate size projects and communicate with outside PIs and supervisor regarding study project progress and make recommendations for improvements.
- Provide cross-check of co-workers’ results and data entry to ensure the integrity of the data set.
- Follow the QA/QC policies and report all operation deviations.
- Perform computer security updates as required on the networked lab computers.
- Train newly hired employees and students.
- Supervisory responsibility for junior staff, including hiring, training, performing performance evaluations, and disciplinary action.
- Delegate work when appropriate; consult with supervisor regarding department workload management when necessary.
- Act as a role model/mentor to new employees and students.
- May direct the operation of one or more facets of the research laboratory.
- May evaluate and select new equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
