The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine and pathology. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (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 and natural beauty.
Our LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT has an outstanding full-time position for a Research Scientist 2. The employee will serve as a Research Scientist 2 in the Greninger Laboratory to perform research looking at viral replication, viral-host protein-protein interactions, drug efficacy, viral evolution, and viral genome sequencing. Responsibilities include laboratory organization and management, analyzing sequencing data, making figures, drafting of manuscripts and grants for submission, executive wet-lab experiments, creation and implementation of new procedures and standard operation procedures, and scientific data archiving. The employee will be expected to attend and present at lab meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Organization of laboratory including chemical and biological safety, ordering, and processing orders
Writing, editing, and submission manuscripts
Sequencing and proteomic analysis
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;
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;
Lead projects of a small to moderate size and scope; make substantial contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives;
Train and monitor new employees and guest technicians in experimental procedures and assays, laboratory safety and database maintenance;
Coordinate gatekeeper responsibilities for sample repository;
Perform work accurately, precisely and meets test completion deadlines. Accommodates schedule changes to cooperatively accomplish required daily work;
Contribute data and analyses for grant submissions and assist in the preparation of publications and presentations;
Analyze issues and projects thoroughly, considers all factors; obtains and uses resources as necessary;
Maintain and complete accurate, legible records. Thoroughly documents any modifications;
Provide ongoing feedback; identify development opportunities and actively solicit collaborative projects with other research scientists;
Perform Other Duties As Required.
REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science (including biology, microbiology, zoology, etc.,) AND 2-3 years of working experience in molecular biology related field
DESIRED
Experience with PCR testing methods and sequencing technologies
Good laboratory practice (GLP) skills
An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.
Must be able to meet with all shifts on a regular basis.
May work weekends and holidays.
May be asked to work hours beyond normal open hours of the laboratory depending on staffing needs and current testing requirements.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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.
