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Req #: 228966

Department: DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY

Posting Date: 04/17/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,887 - $7,765 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_a11y.pdf)

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier population.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.

The Department of Biochemistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1.

The Hoppins lab seeks a research scientist 1 to aid with our project to undertand the role of Misato1 in mitochondrial fusion and maintenance of mitochondrial genomes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will include: • Cell biology and biochemistry experiments to assess the function of Misato1 in vertebrate cell culture models 75% • Support their own research and that of the of the rest of the lab through basic lab support including media preparation, lab organization, maintenance tasks, and basic molecular biology 25%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field + 1 year of Experience in related field, OR equivalent combination of education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Knowledge of basic biochemistry and cell biology. Experience with cell culture, microscopy, and basic molecular biology. Knowledge of basic mitochondrial and/or membrane biology.

Desired:
Knowledge or experience in protein purification or analysis of fluorescent microscopy images.

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