Req #: 236779Department: BIOCHEMISTRYPosting Date: 07/16/2024Closing Info:
Open Until FilledSalary: $5,000 - $6,250 per monthShift: First ShiftNotes:
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-20230701a11y.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 Biochemistry has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer to join their team. This Research Scientist 2 position will support research project exploring the mechanisms underlying toxicity of yeast prios.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform research in protein folding, focused on the conformational transitions of prions proteins in yeast and their cellular regulation. 70%
Perform routine and help develop new techniques in molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics.
Perform routine and shared tasks to support the functioning of the lab as needed, including reagent and glassware prep, lab organization, inventory, etc.
Presenting results at scientific conferences. 10%
Writing results for publication in international journals.
Train undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers in laboratory techniques 15%
Providing research training for HS students. 5%MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry and two years of relevant experience, 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 Competence in standard protein biochemistry techniques (extraction, gel electrophoretic analyses, stability assays, etc)
Competence in standard molecular biology techniques (recombinant DNA, PCR, fluorescence microscopy, etc)
Competence in data and standard statistical analyses
Excellent organizational/record-keeping skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Competence with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud
Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature
Self-motivationDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience with yeast
Working knowledge of mathematical modeling of biological systems.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.
