Research Scientist/Engr Assistant

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Institute for Protein Design has an outstanding opportunity for Research Scientist/Engr Assistant to join their team. As a member of our Core R&D Labs, you will make important research contributions that accelerate progress in protein design. These teams develop new research methods, collect experimental data, and help interpret results. These activities are performed in collaboration with other scientists at the Institute for Protein Design or its collaborators; they are not available for external contract work. Peptide Core is seeking a RSE Assistant to join a Core focused on producing synthetic peptides to continuously support many projects in parallel at the IPD, such as biologic therapeutics, phosphopeptide synthesis and characterization, difunctional fluorescent peptides, and peptide materials. The Peptide Core also characterizes de novo proteins through intact protein mass spectrometry and returns valuable data analysis and quality control in a rapid fashion to the IPD. The successful candidate would work closely with IPD scientists to synthesize, troubleshoot, and analyze complex peptides. We are seeking a scientist with strong skills in critical thinking, troubleshooting, and a willingness to work in a fast-paced environment. A working knowledge of organic chemistry is required to effectively perform this role.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or other related field and less than 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, and/or registrations.
Strong communication and organization skills and great attention to detail
A willingness to acquire new skills and learn on the job.
A working knowledge of organic chemistry is required to effectively perform this role.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of full-time laboratory experience
Proficient in modern peptide synthesis, purification and characterization
Familiarity with peptide chemistry or synthetic chemistry or medicinal chemistry
Experience with lab instrument use and upkeep of: peptide synthesizers (CEM, Gyros), LC/MS (Agilent), HPLC systems (Agilent).

Responsibilities

Work with other Core R&D Lab members to accomplish research goals, including by establishing and nurturing productive relationships with research colleagues, students, administrators, and others at the UW and beyond.
Follow standard operating procedures and working guidelines
Produce synthetic peptides utilizing solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) with standard peptide chemistry techniques
Document protocols run in the wet lab
Review, analyze, and troubleshoot all experimental results
Train IPD researchers on Core-specific workflow
Work directly with Principal Investigators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and laboratory staff in assisting with and conducting experiments
Maintain databases and inventories.
Maintain inventory for all chemicals, supplies, reagents, and biological samples
Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
Coordinate hazardous waste disposal with lab management in compliance with EH&S standards
Assist with managing undergraduate research assistants.
Present scientific data, attend meetings and team building events.