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Req #: 219932

Department: DEPT. OF IMMUNOLOGY

Posting Date: 03/17/2023

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,470 - $5,500 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 world.

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.

The Savan lab in the Department of Immunology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 2. POSITION PURPOSE This position will support research activities in an immunology research laboratory focused on viral diseases and autoimmunity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks and experimental techniques to be performed will include:

• Basic molecular biology including miRNA extraction and quantification, mutagenesis, luciferase assays, transfection of plasmids/siRNAs/miRNA, nucleofection, western blotting, plasmid cloning, and qRT-PCR.

• Multicolor flow cytometry, image-stream and immunofluorescence microscopy.

• Perform genomic techniques such as ChIP seq, ATAC seq, and RNA-seq library preps.

• Organize and analyze research data.

• Prepare laboratory reagents.

• Inventory, order, and restock laboratory supplies.

• Prepare the lab for inspections.

• Participate in laboratory meetings.

• Guides the work of undergraduate employees.

• Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in biological sciences or related field.

• Two or more years of experience in managing a medium-sized laboratory, ordering supplies for the laboratory and experience in writing protocols for biological use authorization as well as maintaining updated lab safety protocols. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in training staff in Biosafety Level 2 practices, handling laboratory chemicals, Bloodborne Pathogens training and handling OPIMs.

• Highly motivated and able to work in a team environment within a laboratory setting.

• Ability to organize and multitask, attentive to details, and excellent time management skills. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of experience with molecular biology techniques including miRNA extraction and quantification, mutagenesis, luciferase assays, transfection of plasmids/siRNAs/miRNA, nucleofection, western blotting, plasmid cloning, and qRT-PCR.

• Experience in genomic techniques such as ChIP seq, ATAC seq, and RNA-seq.

• Well versed in flow-cytometry and image stream assays and subsequent downstream analyses. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.