University of Washington
Research Scientist / Engineer Assistant
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job Summary
Department of Neurology at the University of Washington seeks a Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant to develop adeno‑associated viral (AAV) gene therapies for GNE myopathy, myotubular myopathy and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The position involves tissue culture, molecular biology, mouse work, record keeping, data analysis, and mentoring undergraduate students.
Duties and Responsibilities
20% tissue culture, including culture of C2C12 myoblasts and differentiation into myotubes.
25% molecular biology benchwork: protein extraction, tissue processing with a TissueLyser, manual grinding, DNA extraction, ELISA, primer design, cloning (Gibson assembly), and western blot.
15% mouse dissection and canine tissue harvesting.
15% maintain records: electronic lab notebook (Benchling), lab inventories (eLabNext).
15% data analysis and figure generation using Image Lab, SoftMax Pro, Excel, PowerPoint, and GraphPad Prism.
10% mentor undergraduates and assist in day‑to‑day experiments.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and less than one year of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in AAV gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and myopathies.
Proficiency in ELISA, Benchling, cloning, protein extraction, western blot, eLabNext, tissue culture, and mouse tissue harvesting.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual pay range: $51,312.00 – $54,996.00.
Benefits include University of Washington benefits (details available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/).
Shift: First Shift (United States of America).
Position type: Regular, Full‑time (100% FTE).
Union: UAW Research.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industries: Higher Education.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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 and past employment, as required by Washington state law.
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Duties and Responsibilities
20% tissue culture, including culture of C2C12 myoblasts and differentiation into myotubes.
25% molecular biology benchwork: protein extraction, tissue processing with a TissueLyser, manual grinding, DNA extraction, ELISA, primer design, cloning (Gibson assembly), and western blot.
15% mouse dissection and canine tissue harvesting.
15% maintain records: electronic lab notebook (Benchling), lab inventories (eLabNext).
15% data analysis and figure generation using Image Lab, SoftMax Pro, Excel, PowerPoint, and GraphPad Prism.
10% mentor undergraduates and assist in day‑to‑day experiments.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and less than one year of relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in AAV gene therapy for muscular dystrophies and myopathies.
Proficiency in ELISA, Benchling, cloning, protein extraction, western blot, eLabNext, tissue culture, and mouse tissue harvesting.
Compensation and Benefits
Annual pay range: $51,312.00 – $54,996.00.
Benefits include University of Washington benefits (details available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/).
Shift: First Shift (United States of America).
Position type: Regular, Full‑time (100% FTE).
Union: UAW Research.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level.
Employment type: Full‑time.
Job function: Other.
Industries: Higher Education.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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. 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 and past employment, as required by Washington state law.
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