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Req #: 232973

Department: BIOCHEMISTRY/IPD

Posting Date: 04/09/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,800 - $5,500 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

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.

This, Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant (NE S UAW RSE) position is wet-lab focused and will need to spend the majority of time on site.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In this role, 80% of the effort would be dedicated to testing new designs in small scale (1mL-50mL), which entail cloning, expression, purification, and characterization.

• Another 20% of the effort would be dedicated to the integration of our protein biochemistry pipeline with nanopore biophysics experiments.

• The RSA is expected to document and provide feedback as necessary on experiments and developmental processes MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Structural Biology/Cell Biology or related field +less than one year of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Previous hands-on experience or general familiarity with basic laboratory techniques, molecular biology, and protein characterization.

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• General knowledge of biophysical techniques and biochemistry.

• This is an exclusively in-person position.

• RSA is expected to be able to travel to and work at two IPD sites (15-min walking distance) depending on the task. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous lab-based experience with biophysical methods for protein characterization.For more detailed information about the Institute for Protein Design please see www.ipd.uw.edu The Institute for Protein Design (IPD) at the University of Washington in Seattle is creating a new world of synthetic proteins to address 21st-century challenges in medicine, energy, and technology. The IPD is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers with expertise in computing andsoftware, biochemistry, genome sciences, biological structure, pharmacology, immunology and other basic science disciplines, as well as clinical medicine, work together to both computationally design and experimentally characterize novel biomolecules. Specifically, this posting is recruiting for a series of on-going projects pertaining to the design of novel biomaterials. For more detailed information about the Institute for Protein Design please see www.ipd.uw.edu . 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. 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 complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access 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.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.