Research Scientist/Engineer 1

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Microbiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to join their team. Reporting to the Assistant Professor, the Research Scientist/Engineer 1 will perform research that is focused on understanding antiviral systems as well as antiviral therapeutics and prophylactics. This RSE1 position is research-focused and the expectation is that the candidate will be able to work under limited supervision to complete assigned research tasks and projects, demonstrating the ability to work independently.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a Biological Science or related field and one year of experience of culturing and manipulating Acanthamoeba and their viruses
General experience with life sciences laboratory techniques.
Experience with bioinformatics analyses and pipelines.
Demonstrated ability for attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
Ability to work within a team environment.
Ability to work independently.
Experience with chemical mutagens and forward genetic screening.

Nice To Haves

One year or more of experience working in basic molecular biology and/or research in antiviral systems.

Responsibilities

Managing laboratory inventory, including ordering supplies and reagents.
Restock laboratory supplies.
Functions as a backup to the senior research staff, receive/store shipments from collaborators/vendors; monitor supply inventory and alert purchasing team when low.
Coordinate broadly with team members to prepare equipment/supplies in support of tissue processing/assays.
Molecular biology activities: DNA and RNA preparation, cloning, western blotting, genetic library construction, genetic screening, next generation sequencing PCR, and sequencing.
Field work: environmental sampling.
Cell culture/Virological assays: maintaining cultures of human and protozoa cells, virus infections, plaque assays, fluorescence microscopy.
Organize and analyze research data, assist laboratory members with experiments, prepare laboratory reagents, participate in regular laboratory meetings and events and perform related duties as required.
Overseeing and training of personnel working on the same project.
Other duties as assigned.