RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1 (PROJECT/TEMPORARY)
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 16, 2024
Job Description:
If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty
accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires
and we will be happy to assist you.Benefits: 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.The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology has an
outstanding opportunity for a Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer
1 to join their team.The Research Scientist/Engineer 1 will
participate in experimental research in the field of
neurodegeneration, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease and
dementia. Our goals are to understand how proteinopathies such as
TDP43, amyloid and tau pathology contribute to degeneration,
cognitive decline and how such contributions change with aging.We
are looking for a new member of our research team to join us in
researching structural and molecular bases of cognitive impairment
that occurs with age and neurodegenerative diseases like
Alzheimer's disease. The scope of work will be mostly focused on
analyzing tissue-level changes associated with aging and
neurodegeneration and involves tissue processing for
immunofluorescence and immuno-histochemistry based analyses (mostly
cryo-sectioning of mouse brains), antibody-based staining of
histological sections and data analysis. Additional duties are
related to the overall focus of the lab to work with in vivo mouse
models of aging and neurodegeneration and can evolve as needed.Job
Duties:Scientific Research Activities (80%):
- A major focus is on tissue processing for histology analyses,
sectioning of processed tissue with a cryostat and performing
immune-histochemistry and immune-fluorescence stains on sectioned
tissue together with microscopy-based analyses.
- Under general supervision, perform experiments and procedures
according to documented protocols. Experiments and procedures
include maintaining a colony of laboratory mice (animal husbandry),
genotyping of mutant mouse strains, planning and conducting mouse
behavior testing, tissue harvesting and processing - with a focus
on histological work-flows.
- Under general supervision, perform scientific investigative
procedures such as validation of the techniques outlined above
through interpretation of the results - notify supervisor or senior
lab members if results are not agreeable with experimental
goals.
- Assist in troubleshooting problems that arise in research
protocols and report problems to the Lab head.
- Assist supervisor and/or senior lab members in developing
techniques including histology and behavior tests.
- Participate in writing reports about new assay development and
continuing data collection and interpretation; participate in
presentations to peers and supervisor both at formal lab meetings
and informal meetings with colleagues.
- Operate and maintain necessary instruments utilized in
scientific studies of laboratory experiments, including PCR
thermocyclers, centrifuges, microtome and mouse-behavior testing
instruments.
- Maintain detailed lab records.Other Duties (20%):
- Update specimen inventory.
- Inventory reagents and supplies.
- General lab cleaning and maintenance.
- Operate ancillary equipment such as computers, printers,
etc.
- Perform related duties as required.
- Attend and participate in lab meetings.Minimum
Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or
related field AND one (1) year of relevant experience, OR
equivalent combination of education and experience.Specific
knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job
satisfactorily include:Histology (preparation of tissue for
cryo-sectioning and staining procedures based on antibody binding)
and microscopy, PCR, some experience with mouse behavior.Knowledge,
skills and abilities that are desirable, providing for an enhanced
level of job performance, include:Preparation of datasets for
conferences and publications.Application Process:The application
process for UW positions 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 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.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse
staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences,
perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives
to create and maintain working and learning environments that are
inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request disability
accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability
Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.Applicants considered
for this position will be required to disclose if they are the
subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations
related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past
employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Keywords: University of Washington, South Hill , RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1 (PROJECT/TEMPORARY), Other , Seattle, Washington
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