Research Scientist

Job Description

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 Neurology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant to join their team.

The purpose of these projects is to develop adeno-associated viral vector (AAV) gene therapies for GNE myopathy, myotubular myopathy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. AAV gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and myopathies, including GNE myopathy, myotubular myopathy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

20% tissue culture including culture of C2C12 myoblasts and differentiation into myotubes

25% molecular biology benchwork including protein extraction, tissue processing with a TissueLyser and manually grinding samples; DNA extraction; ELISA; designing primers; cloning including Gibson assembly; western blot

15% mouse dissection and canine tissue harvesting

15% Maintaining records including electronic lab notebook Benchling; lab inventories in eLabNext;

15% data analysis and figure generation with programs including Image Lab, SoftMax Pro, Excel, PowerPoint and GraphPad Prism

10% mentoring undergrads and helping them with their day-to-day experiments in the lab

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and less than one year of relevant experience.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in AAV gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and myopathies
• ELISA; Benchling; cloning; protein extraction; western blot; eLabNext; tissue culture; mouse tissue harvesting

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$51,312.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$54,996.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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 .