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Penn Foster

RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1

Penn Foster, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1Req #: 224838

Department: DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Job Location: Seattle Campus

Posting Date: 07/21/2023

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,667 - $5,300 per month

Other Compensation: This position is overtime eligible.

Shift: First Shift

Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs.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.POSITION PURPOSEThe University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine (SOM) Departments of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology become a single Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) on July 1, 2020. The DLMP employs ~ 130 faculty, 800 staff, 60 residents and fellows, and 50 post docs and graduate students, with an annual budget of over $200 million.The Kaeberlein Laboratory is seeking a full time Appointment – RSE1.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLaboratory Operations (10%):Being very organized, focused and attentive to assigned tasks.Attending in weekly lab meetings and presenting reports.Assisting with stocking lab supplies, receiving deliveries as needed.Data (20%):Maintaining accurate and logical records of scientific data e.g. well-organized lab notebook.Assisting in preparation of laboratory reports, data analyses, manuscripts, and poster presentations.Research Support (70%):Perform experiments to determine the efficacy of experimental treatments on aged and transgenic mice.Assist in the preparation and administration of drugs, record weights, onset of disease phenotypes, and deaths.Collect, bank, and analyze tissues from aged and transgenic animals with a wide array of techniques (e.g., western blot, RT-PCR, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, histology).Management of mouse colony, including logging births, genotyping, setting up breeder pairs, designing and performing strain crosses.Culture and maintain primary human and mouse cells, generate transgenic cell lines, performing cell-based assays (e.g., live dyes, proliferation and population doubling curves, establishment of cellular senescence).Perform and analyze LC-MS based measurements of biologically relevant molecules.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree with coursework in Chemistry, Biology, other Biological Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.Up to one year's experience in a related area.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSAbility to work and collaborate with other lab members (a team player).Ability to work flexible hours based on experiment needs.Willing to learn and assist in secondary tasks.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSPrior experience working in a molecular and/or micro- biology lab.Application Process:

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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