RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1

Req #: 241038

Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE

Posting Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 12/23/2024

Salary: $4,276 - $5,914 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)

Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.


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 Crowder lab is looking for a

Research Scientist

specializing in molecular biology and genetics to join the lab to work on NIH-funded research aimed at identifying mechanisms that protect from hypoxic cellular injury. The majority of the work will be performing genetic and molecular biology based experiments in the widely-used C. elegans experimental model. The C. elegans model has been used by the Crowder lab and other labs around the world to find genes that are required for death or survival after hypoxic injury. These genes are candidate therapeutic targets for human diseases where hypoxia is a core feature, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Research projects include discovering additional genes that control hypoxic death/survival and include developing a better understanding of how the already identified genes function in hypoxic injury.

Located within the Mitochondria and Metabolism Center on the South Lake Union campus, The Crowder lab is part of the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at the University of Washington. Research in the laboratory focuses on understanding mechanisms of hypoxic injury. Our research model of choice is C. elegans, though we may occasionally carry out experiments in mammalian models.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Scientist 1 will assist with research experiments involving the use of C. elegans, and/or mammalian models. This position will work under limited supervision and often in collaboration with other members of the lab.

• Perform routine maintenance and handling of C. elegans strains
• Assist with C. elegans mutagenic and drug screens.
• Generation of complex genotypic strains.
• Within scope of position, design and perform hypothesis-generating and hypothesis-testing experiments.
• Perform molecular biology techniques such as DNA cloning, PCR, Western blots, DNA/RNA gel electrophoresis.
• Assist with assay and protocol development.
• Precisely and faithfully document methods, protocols, results, analyses, and conclusions.
• Within scope of position, perform data analysis and present results to the lab, the PI, and assist with presentations to scientific meetings.
• Assist with manuscript writing.
• Ensure a safe and collegial working environment for yourself and others. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics or related field.
• 1 years’ experience in a laboratory setting. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Prior experience working in a health sciences laboratory.
• Knowledge and experience with laboratory practices and safety procedures.
• Understanding and full and unwavering commitment to ethical research practices and desire to contribute to publishing enduring and impactful science.
• Strong ability to think scientifically and perform sound experiments.
• Ability to work as a member of a research team that includes a variety of personnel, including research collaborators, administrative staff and outside entities.
• Ability to work with team as well as independently with general supervision.
• Strong ability to problem solve with attention to detail and creativity.
• Strong ability to read and use the scientific literature to advance the projects.
• Intellectual engagement with all of the projects in the lab and willingness to contribute ideas and constructive feedback to other lab members.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft suite of products, particularly, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Some experience with data analysis and statistics.
• Professional presentation of materials and oneself in all matters. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience with molecular biology, genetic, and biochemistry research techniques.
• Prior experience working with C. elegans and/or Drosophila is beneficial. 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.
  
  

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