Req #: 229664

　　Department: DEPT.OF MEDICINE:BIOENGINEERING

　　Appointing Department Web Address: https://bioe.uw.edu/

　　Job Location Detail: South Lake Union

　　Posting Date: 02/14/2024

　　Closing Info: Open Until Filled

　　Salary: $20.93 - $41.83 per hour

　　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 Medicine's Division of Bioengineering has an outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant to join Dr. Imoukhuede's research laboratory, located at the South Lake Union Campus. The Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant will be responsible for executing standard procedures and tasks within the research workflow, under the guidance of Dr. Imoukhuede. Key responsibilities include sample acquisition, preparation, and analysis using flow cytometry and other protein analysis instruments for various projects.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES Under general direction of the Principal Investigator, this position will conduct research:

　　Research activities (75%)

　　• Conduct investigations related to protein and/or RNA biomarkers in vascular disorders.• Perform protein and/or RNA assays with in-vitro and ex-vivo cells.• Maintain accurate and organized records of data in the laboratory.• Proficiency in cell cultures.

　　Research reporting and Lab operations (25%)

　　• Hands-on experience with biochemical assays for proteins (e.g., flow cytometry, Western blotting, ELISA, etc.) and/or RNAs (e.g., RT-PCR).• Ability to summarize and present research results effectively.• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to optimize technical research protocols.• Notifies the lab manager when new supplies or materials are needed to replenish the inventory.• Follows standard operating protocols and performs assigned tasks in a manner that is safe for self and others in the lab.

　　REQUIRED

　　Bachelor’s degree in a related field and less than one year of relevant experience

　　OR

　　Equivalent combination of education/experience.

　　DESIRED

　　• Willingness to work with animals (e.g., mice).• Willingness to work with human tissue samples (e.g., blood).• Experience in problem-solving skills and troubleshooting.• Eagerness to learn and assist with secondary tasks.• Experienced with general lab maintenance and safety protocols.• Exceptional attention to detail.• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.• Excellent recording keeping skills.

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