Research Scientist/Engineer 1

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1. The Research Scientist 1 will support research projects for understanding viral replication, viral-host protein-protein interactions, drug efficacy, viral evolution, and viral genome sequencing fields, and subsequent performance of assays. Work schedule: 100% FTE Monday – Friday Day shift

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Genetics and Genomics or related field and one year of relevant experience with molecular genetics/genomics research or a closely related life-science field.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
• Must have experience in hybridization capture for viral genomics, primer and probe design for T. pallidum and evaluation of qPCR, metagenomics, protein production.
• Experience with Next-generation sequencing
• Knowledge of DNA sequencing analysis
• Experience with the use of DNA sequence analysis programs.
• Data analysis in a laboratory setting

Nice To Haves

• Peer-reviewed publication record.
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform viral genomics workflows including hybridization capture, PCR-based assays, and metagenomic sequencing.
• Design and optimize PCR primers and probes; conduct PCR, qPCR, and digital PCR assays with troubleshooting as needed.
• Prepare next-generation sequencing (NGS) libraries and analyze sequencing data using established bioinformatics pipelines.
• Analyze, interpret, and validate experimental data; communicate unexpected results or deviations to senior staff.
• Support development and optimization of laboratory methods in PCR, NGS, phage display, and serological profiling.
• Draft and contribute to scientific manuscripts, reports, data summaries, figures, and presentations.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and associated software.
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and perform literature reviews to support research activities.
• Manage specimen inventories, reagents, and laboratory supplies; perform routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Participate in lab meetings, provide project updates, and perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues 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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees