Research Scientist/Engineer 1
About The Position
The Department of Urology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to join their team. Reporting to a Research Professor, the Research Scientist/Engineer 1 is responsible for facilitating several ongoing research projects spanning basic science studies and clinical medicine, and interactions with several University Departments (Urology, Medicine, and Pathology) as well as collaborations with the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. This person will work under limited supervision to complete assigned tasks/projects demonstrating an ability to work independently. Overall direction will be supplied by the supervisor in routine meetings. The employee will be responsible for following general guidelines and for making adjustments to directions as the need arises. They will provide assistance to the animal facility team on an as needed basis. The employee will also act as a team member for our on-call rapid Tissue Acquisition Necropsy (TAN) program, working with a team of research scientists and physicians through tissue collections.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree in the basic biological sciences is required with an emphasis in one of the biology disciplines and One year of relevant experience working in a Genitourinary Laboratory.
- Experience in the handling and processing of human tissues.
- Experience with research autopsy collections.
- Experience working with immune comprised mice and tumor implantation.
- Molecular biology experience in RNA and DNA isolation, knockdown and overexpression experiments, Realtime PCR, western analysis, and immunohistochemistry.
- Cell culture experience.
- Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with laboratory techniques such as tissue sectioning and staining.
Responsibilities
- Molecular biology, cell culture (60%): Cell culture experience. Molecular biology experience in RNA and DNA isolation, knockdown and overexpression experiments, Realtime PCR, western analysis, and immunohistochemistry. Familiarity with spreadsheets and databases.
- Collection and Documentation of Data (15%): Must be very attentive to detail and keep highly accurate records of specimens received and processed. Demonstrate proficiency in data collection and input of data into databases.
- Other Related Duties (10%): Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals and provide ideas for improved efficiency. Define and improve practices from experiences on small projects. Order lab supplies and monitor lab safety compliance including chemical hygiene. Learn new techniques as required for optimal job performance.
- Animal Studies (10%): They will provide assistance to the animal facility team on an as needed basis.
- Join an on-call rapid Tissue Acquisition Necropsy (TAN) team (5%): Rotate (every third week) as on a TAN team. Assist with the processing of samples, ensure all documentation is complete and accurate. The TAN program necessitates that the applicant be in the laboratory within two hours of being paged. Each laboratory member participates in approximately 4-5 rapid autopsies per year.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
