Research Scientist/Engineer 1
About The Position
The Department of Immunology at the University of Washington has an outstanding opportunity for a motivated Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to join Dr. Von Moltke’s team. This position will assist lab members with experiments and help manage day-to-day operations of the lab. The individual will perform a variety of tasks to support research, including maintenance of a mouse colony and helminth stocks. Research in the Moltke labs focuses on the initiation and regulation of type 2 immunity, specifically on specialized cells in the intestinal lining called tuft cells that detect the presence of worms using proteins similar to those taste buds use for food detection. The findings from this research aim to inform the development of improved therapies for asthma, allergy, and related disorders. Reporting to an Associate Professor, the Research Scientist/Engineer 1 is expected to use established systems/approaches to solve well-defined problems with a limited number of variables and few complex features. The role involves conducting experiments and tests in the immunology field, making measurements, and recording data under limited supervision. The successful candidate will contribute data for reports and publications and participate in regular laboratory meetings and events, efficiently supporting the research team by translating clear expectations regarding time management and task prioritization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, or related field.
- one year of relevant experience.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with laboratory mice, molecular biology, immunology, and/or tissue culture.
- Excellent organizational, computational and record keeping skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently but within a team environment, and willingness to work with laboratory mice.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a breeding colony of mice under specific-pathogen-free conditions, including animal husbandry, weaning, ear tagging, genotyping, and updating the mouse census
- Basic molecular biology, including PCR, DNA preparation and cloning
- Maintain laboratory stocks of worms (helminths)
- Prepare laboratory reagents
- Multicolor flow cytometry and immunofluorescence microscopy
- Perform experimental procedures on mice, including bleeding and cell and tissue isolation
- Organize and analyze research data
- Participate in laboratory meetings
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
