Req #: 235041Department: BIOLOGY DEPARTMENTPosting Date: 06/06/2024Closing Info:
Closes On 06/13/2024Salary: $3,629 - $7,251 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-classified-staff-20210208.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.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with daily laboratory functions; prepare stock solutions, maintain lab inventory, receive packages, handle chemical and biohazardous waste: 5%.
Cell culture: maintain cell lines: 10%.
DNA plasmid preparation (mini/midi preps): 5%.
Generate transgenic parasites: 5%.
Western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and DNA cloning: 5%.
Live and fixed fluorescence microscopy: 10%.
Image processing: 10%.
Organize and record generated data and materials: 10%.
Assist PI and laboratory members with experiments: 20%.
Participate in laboratory meetings: 5%.
Perform related duties such as ordering supplies as required: 5%.
Perform established molecular and cell biological protocols: 10%. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor's degree in biology (biology related fields).
1 year of experience.
Basic molecular biology skills including the ability to design and produce constructs (primer design, PCR, gibson or traditional cloning, minipreps, plasmid sequencing and analysis). 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 sterile culture, buffer preparation, and microscopy.
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.
