Research Scientist/Engineer 2
About The Position
This Research Scientist 2 position will support research projects exploring the mechanisms underlying toxicity of yeast prions. 1. Perform research in protein folding, focused on the conformational transitions of prions proteins in yeast and their cellular regulation; perform routine and help develop new techniques in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics; perform routine and shared tasks to support the functioning of the lab as needed, including reagent and glassware prep, lab organization, inventory, etc. 70% 2. Presenting results at scientific conferences; writing results for publication in international journals. 10% 3. Train undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers in laboratory techniques. 15% 4. Providing research training for HS students. 5%
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry and two years of work in a research lab. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, suck as a license, certification, and/or registration.
- Competence in standard protein biochemistry techniques (extraction of proteins from Cell lysate, gel electrophoretic analyses, stability assays, etc).
- Competence in standard molecular biology techniques (recombinant DNA, PCR, fluorescence microscopy,etc).
- Competence in data and standard statistical analyses.
- Excellent organizational/record-keeping skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Competence with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with yeast.
- Working knowledge of mathematical modeling of biological systems.
- Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature.
- Self-motivation.
Responsibilities
- Perform research in protein folding, focused on the conformational transitions of prions proteins in yeast and their cellular regulation; perform routine and help develop new techniques in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics; perform routine and shared tasks to support the functioning of the lab as needed, including reagent and glassware prep, lab organization, inventory, etc.
- Presenting results at scientific conferences; writing results for publication in international journals.
- Train undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers in laboratory techniques.
- Providing research training for HS students.
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
Mid Level
