Req #: 234176

Department: DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Posting Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 05/28/2024

Salary: $3,629 - $7,251 per month

Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only

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 Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant (NE S UAW RSE) supports Cell biology of Giardia lamblia – support NIH funded research in the Paredez Lab.

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. 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.