RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2

University of Washington

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January 24, 2021

Location:

Seattle, Washington

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Full Time

As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center (HMC) is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. In addition to the centers of emphasis, HMC serves a mission population for King County. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. HMC is owned by King County and managed by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine. The UW is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Our LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT has an outstanding full-time position for a Research Scientist/Engineer 2 (RS2). The person in this role will serve as a Research Scientist 2 in the Virology Laboratory to support research looking at viral shedding, drug efficacy, detection of drug resistance mutations, chromosomal viral insertion by sequencing, multiple viral infections, and viral genome sequencing fields.

The responsibilities include validation and implementation of viral genetic diagnostic tests for clinical research studies, participation in the creation and implementation of new procedures and draft standard operation procedures, and scientific data archiving. The Research Scientist/Engineer 2 will be expected to attend and participate in laboratory meetings.

General Duties:

Independently execute documented protocols for quantitative viral detection on research and clinical specimens;
Perform molecular procedures including but not limited to real-time PCR, sanger sequencing, PCR product detection DNA sequencing and next generation sequencing;
Prepare chemical, DNA, and RNA reagents used in laboratory assays;
Identifies testing problems; leads the development of the solution under the guidance of the Senior Scientist;
Engage in developing novel assays, modifying and refining procedures and techniques to obtain optimal results;
Present and update research progress at lab meeting or joined group settings;
Optimize protocols and troubleshoot experiments are necessary to generate relevant data and improve data quality;
Assist in identifying research project goals; initiates small to moderate size program/projects; work is organized and prioritized appropriately;
Assignments and projects are completed within specified time frame; deadlines are consistently met;
Leads projects of a small to moderate size and scope; makes substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives;
Trains and monitors new employees and guest technicians in experimental procedures and assays, laboratory safety and database maintenance;
Coordinates gatekeeper responsibilities for sample repository;
Performs work accurately, precisely and meets test completion deadlines.
Accommodates schedule changes to cooperatively accomplish required daily work;
Contributes data and analyses for grant submissions and assists in the preparation of publications and presentations;
Analyzes issues and projects thoroughly, considers all factors; obtains and uses resources as necessary;
Maintains, complete, accurate, legible records. Thoroughly documents any modifications;
Provides ongoing feedback; identifies development opportunities and actively solicits collaborative projects with other research scientists;
Perform other duties as required.

Requirements:
Bachelor’s in Biology, Microbiology, or related field, AND two to three years of working experience in molecular biology related fields.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

Desired:

Experience with PCR testing methods and sequencing technologies;
Good laboratory practice (GLP) skills.

This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced work environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please view this page.

Internal Number: 186630

About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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