Job ID: 143279
Job date: 2017-03-16
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Company : University of Washington Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2017-03-16
End Date:
Company : University of Washington Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The University of Washington Medical Center has an opportunity for an outstanding, full-time RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1. The person in this role will perform analysis and development work in a state-of-the art research and clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include generating high throughput sequencing libraries and sequencing data, DNA extraction, performing cell culture maintenance and cell culture manipulation, basic molecular biology functions, placing and receiving orders for the lab, and maintaining lab stocks and the general lab environment. This individual will be expected to attend and participate in lab meetings. Primary Job Functions: -Support development and evaluation of next-generation sequencing methods for implementation in research and clinical assays using the following techniques: shotgun library preparation, Illumina sequencing, PCR, DNA extraction and other standard molecular biology assays. -Learn new skills, protocols, and tools relevant to our evolving projects. -Document laboratory workflows and standard operating procedures. -Place and receive orders for the lab. -Maintain mammalian cell cultures. -Inventory chemicals, reagents and laboratory supplies; prepare chemicals and reagents for assays, maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments; and operate ancillary equipment such as computers, printers, etc. -Maintain the laboratory freezer logs and other records. -Perform related duties as required. -Attend and participate in lab meetings. This position provides opportunities to work in a collaborative, creative, challenging, and rewarding environment that incorporates research and development of bioinformatics and sequencing technologies, and which provides opportunities for focused and self-directed learning. A background in biology or medicine is not required for this position and there will be ample opportunities for on-the-job training. The person in this role must be engaged, receptive, self-motivated, passionate about science, and curious. REQUIREMENTS: -Bachelor Degree in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology or other quantitative scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of practical work or research experience (2-4 years). -At least one year’s practical work or research experience. -Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques and protocols (PCR, bacterial transformation, digests, DNA sequencing). -Ability to collaborate with multiple groups and to work efficiently on multiple projects. -Excellent spoken and written communication skills. -Strong desire to author and publish scientific manuscripts. DESIRED: -Experience with command line programming and command line computing in a Linux/Unix environment. -Experience using pipettors, PCR instruments, and other molecular biology instruments. -Ability to accurately pipette and perform general laboratory procedures. -Ability to assist in recognizing and troubleshooting instrumentation and method problems. -Understand QC parameters, including mathematical concepts of mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. -Ability to use Excel and Word for data entry and data analyses. -Ability to follow strict database management protocols. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: -Work in a sitting position 75% of the time. -May work some weekends and holidays (only under extraordinary circumstances). -Extensive use of computer. -It may be necessary to work in other Department of Laboratory Medicine locations in order to meet patient service requirements, i.e. UWMC,HMC, CHRMC, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UWMC-Roosevelt, etc. -Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.
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The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The University of Washington Medical Center has an opportunity for an outstanding, full-time RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1. The person in this role will perform analysis and development work in a state-of-the art research and clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include generating high throughput sequencing libraries and sequencing data, DNA extraction, performing cell culture maintenance and cell culture manipulation, basic molecular biology functions, placing and receiving orders for the lab, and maintaining lab stocks and the general lab environment. This individual will be expected to attend and participate in lab meetings. Primary Job Functions: -Support development and evaluation of next-generation sequencing methods for implementation in research and clinical assays using the following techniques: shotgun library preparation, Illumina sequencing, PCR, DNA extraction and other standard molecular biology assays. -Learn new skills, protocols, and tools relevant to our evolving projects. -Document laboratory workflows and standard operating procedures. -Place and receive orders for the lab. -Maintain mammalian cell cultures. -Inventory chemicals, reagents and laboratory supplies; prepare chemicals and reagents for assays, maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments; and operate ancillary equipment such as computers, printers, etc. -Maintain the laboratory freezer logs and other records. -Perform related duties as required. -Attend and participate in lab meetings. This position provides opportunities to work in a collaborative, creative, challenging, and rewarding environment that incorporates research and development of bioinformatics and sequencing technologies, and which provides opportunities for focused and self-directed learning. A background in biology or medicine is not required for this position and there will be ample opportunities for on-the-job training. The person in this role must be engaged, receptive, self-motivated, passionate about science, and curious. REQUIREMENTS: -Bachelor Degree in Genomics, Bioinformatics, Biology, Computational Biology or other quantitative scientific discipline, or equivalent combination of practical work or research experience (2-4 years). -At least one year’s practical work or research experience. -Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques and protocols (PCR, bacterial transformation, digests, DNA sequencing). -Ability to collaborate with multiple groups and to work efficiently on multiple projects. -Excellent spoken and written communication skills. -Strong desire to author and publish scientific manuscripts. DESIRED: -Experience with command line programming and command line computing in a Linux/Unix environment. -Experience using pipettors, PCR instruments, and other molecular biology instruments. -Ability to accurately pipette and perform general laboratory procedures. -Ability to assist in recognizing and troubleshooting instrumentation and method problems. -Understand QC parameters, including mathematical concepts of mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation. -Ability to use Excel and Word for data entry and data analyses. -Ability to follow strict database management protocols. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: -Work in a sitting position 75% of the time. -May work some weekends and holidays (only under extraordinary circumstances). -Extensive use of computer. -It may be necessary to work in other Department of Laboratory Medicine locations in order to meet patient service requirements, i.e. UWMC,HMC, CHRMC, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, UWMC-Roosevelt, etc. -Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.
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The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty. [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]