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Req #: 236597

Department: DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Job Location Detail: Eastlake Virology Lab

Posting Date: 07/12/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,649 - $7,500 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/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_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 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist 2 to join their team. POSITION PURPOSE The employee 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. 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 employee will be expected to attend and participate in lab meetings.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • 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 trouble shoot 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education requirement, minimum: Bachelor’s in Biology, Microbiology, or related field AND two (2) years of working experience in molecular biology related fields OR the 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. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with PCR testing methods and sequencing technologies; • Good laboratory practice (GLP) skills.

CONDITITONS 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.

Employees working in Laboratory Medicine: • Must be able to communicate clinical information in English to clinicians, nursing, support staff and patients both verbally and in writing. • Visual verification of small print (as small as font size 9) between two to three references (labels, list, and requisitions) is required on a continual basis. • Sit at a desk or bench 30” to 37” high. • May be required to stand for periods of at least 2 hours at a time. • Use a computer keyboard and mouse. • Communicate by telephone and email. • Significant amount of repetitive hand motion stress due to pipette use required on a daily basis. • Reach objects in shelves, drawers, and equipment at a height range of 4” to 72” above the floor. • Work with bio hazardous specimens, including tissues and fluids, which may be infected with infectious particles, viruses and microorganisms. May work near infectious patients. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens through needle stick or biohazard spill. • Work with and transport hazardous materials, such as solvents, acids and bases. • Lift containers (weighing 40 pounds or less) of supplies, reports, and specimens. • Determine subtle color and density gradations and changes during sample processing or testing. • Tolerate and communicate despite the noise of centrifuges, telephones, intercoms, blenders, biosafety cabinet, instrument alarms, and instrument vibration. • Wear protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, masks and goggles, when appropriate. • Operate equipment such as a centrifuge, computer keyboard & printer, fume hood, biosafety cabinet, pipetting device, and syringe with needle. • This position may be stressful at times in that there is a constant need for timely patient results. • Tolerate the lack of outdoor light in the immediate vicinity.

Age Specific Competencies: • Maintains knowledge of age and gender specific developmental stage differences and requirements to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Safety/Response to Emergencies: • Maintain awareness of safety procedures; implement safety rules and regulations in compliance with institution standards. • Train staff in safety, and maintain safety as a priority within the department. • Have and exercise knowledge of laboratory safety and proper precautions when dealing with bio-hazardous, radioactive, corrosive, explosive and/or flammable materials. • Recognize potential safety hazards and take corrective action to resolve hazards or notify appropriate personnel. • Participate in interdepartmental efforts to facilitate a safe environment for all staff and patients. • Ensure staff knows location of safety information and supplies and are able to access information in response to queries or emergency situations. • Ensure staff keeps abreast of safety procedures including fire plan, disaster drills, evacuation routes, etc. • Participate in laboratory disaster preparedness drills.

Policies and Procedures: • Follows established policies, procedures and techniques at all times. • Integrates new or revised procedures into the workplace. • Perform other duties as required.

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 access 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.