RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1 (PROJECT/TEMPORARY)
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
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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 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 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:
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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
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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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