University of Washington · 1 day ago
Research Scientist/Engr Asst
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $81K/yr
1+ years expThe University of Washington is seeking a Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant to provide technical support in exploring mechanisms underlying prion appearance. The role involves laboratory preparation, maintaining inventory, and providing experimental support to senior researchers, alongside participating in departmental seminars and presentations.
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Responsibilities
Media, reagent, and glassware preparation for laboratory research; cleaning and sterilization of glassware for culture growth and liquid transfers; preparation of solid medium for yeast and bacterial growth, preparation of liquid growth media for yeast and bacterial growth; preparation of buffers for gel electrophoresis and western blotting; preparation of reagents and reagent aliquots for cell lysis, genomic preps, cloning, etc. 30%
Ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining inventory and equipment; liaising with department administration and external vendors for pricing and purchasing. 10%
Provide experimental support to Research Scientist/Engineers; work closely with senior RSEs to perform experiments investigating prion dynamics according to established protocols; troubleshoot, amend, and optimize experimental protocols with guidance from senior RSEs; read the literature regularly to gain understanding of prion dynamics in yeast and mammalian systems and so as to develop/design appropriate methodology for experiments; make and maintain records of all experiments performed and data collected; analyze results, develop data-informed conclusions and hypotheses. 50%
Attend weekly biochemistry departmental seminars and other departmental (e.g. genome science, lab medicine, etc.) seminars related to our field of interest; attend and participate/present at the weekly joint group meeting with the Klevitt lab; participate in departmental student/postdoc research presentations/talks; summarize data into coherent story for weekly presentation with colleagues and lab manager. 10%
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology and Chemistry + less than one year of experience in related field
Work and think independently
Follow written protocols meticulously and maintain a detailed laboratory notebook
Willingness to work flexible hours
Strong math and language skills
Basic computer knowledge required (word processing, spreadsheets, database searches)
Knowledge of molecular biology, genetic and/or biochemistry concepts
Preferred
Experience in laboratory techniques including: Preparation of reagents for personal use, preparation of stock reagents and media for the laboratory, place orders for laboratory reagents and supplies with external vendors
Recombinant DNA research (cloning, mutagenesis)
Genetic crosses, construction of recombinant yeast strains, genetic screening in yeast
Protein biochemistry (protein expression, extraction, purification, gel electrophoresis, immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation)
Benefits
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Company
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$215.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2026-01-18Grant· $10M
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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