RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1
Location: Seattle Washington
Description: University of Washington Medical Center is at present looking to employ RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1 right now, this job will be placed in Washington. More complete informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most importa! nt 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, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University of Washington Department of Pathology is a dynamic organization, one of the best in the country that has had a consistent level of high achievement in all of its activities. The Department offers full diagnostic service in all areas of pathology and is one of the top ranked Departments of Pathology as a recipient of research grants from the National Institute of Health. Our educational and training programs include the Pathology Residency Training Program, the Ph.D. Program in the Molecular Basis of Disease, and the teaching of medical students, postdoctoral research fellows and clinical fellows.
The Department of Pathology has an out! standing opportunity for a Research Scientist Engineer 1. The ! Research Scientist in this position will perform research on several projects involving mouse models of human kidney disease.
The Essential Job Functions Include the Following:
- Handle complex breeding strategies of a mouse colony containing more than 12 strains of mice; maintain recordkeeping of mouse colony.
- Prepare DNA and genotype mice.
- Handle mice, including necropsies and minor surgery.
- Process tissues and biologic specimens (human, non-human primate and rodent).
- Prepare high quality RNA for use in microarray experiments.
- Perform independent experiments involving immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization on tissue sections. Analyze and document results.
- Use a microscope, camera and computer software to perform morphometric measurements
- Read relevant scientific literature and present data to research group.
- Assist in experiment design and planning.
- Perform ! general laboratory maintenance.
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in biology or a biological science plus one year of laboratory experience; ability to handle mice and breeding colony and strong record keeping skills. Molecular biology skills such as PCR, RNA isolation, in situ hybridization and gene microarray analysis; ability to work collaboratively with a research team; strong interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with limited supervision; ability to prepare DNA and genotype and necropsy mice; ability to isolate glomeruli from mouse kidneys and prepare high quality RNA from glomeruli; ability to use equipment to perform morphometric measurements of various molecules; ability to work in a diverse and team environment; or equivalent education and experience.
Equivalent edu! cation/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except! where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Strong background in renal pathology desired, with a focus on murine models of kidney disease.
Condition of Employment:
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line cover letter assessment as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Position" on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. 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 the assessment is complete.
A satisfactory result fro! m a criminal background check may be required prior to hire.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:55:58 GMT