RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1

Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.Benefits: 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.The University of Washington School of Pharmacy is ranked nationally in the top schools of Pharmacy. At the School of Pharmacy, we are committed to educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, and health care - while seeking to ensure the safe, rational, and cost-effective use of medicines.The Department of Pharmaceutics in the School of Pharmacy has an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated Research Scientist/Engineer I who will be involved in research focusing on modeling human organ function through molecular profiling and immunostaining of engineered cell systems. Operating at Biosafety Level 2, the role involves hands-on work with human kidney tissue, primary cell preparation, and bioengineered hardware assembly. With a strong emphasis on hazardous chemical handling, the research aims to simulate tissue injury and advance drug development.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESRESEARCH - 95%

• Conducts BSL2 level research on human specimens; specific duties will include working with clinical research coordinators to procure human kidney tissue, process tissue, prepare, propagate, and preserve primary cells from human tissue.
• Uses primary kidney cells to populate bioengineered hardware to model human organ function as determined by molecular profiling of gene expression, immunostaining of engineered cell systems and working with hazardous chemicals/xenobiotics associated with tissue injury.
• Collects and organizes electronic copies of laboratory protocols, SOPs, chemical inventories, and lab personnel assigned duties.
• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and other literature concerning experimental procedures and confers with Principal Investigators concerning implementation of experimental procedures.ADMINISTRATION - 5%
• Attends lab meetings and research seminars as relevant to laboratory activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and one year of experience working with primary human kidney and intestinal cells.Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Experience with Immunocytochemistry/histochemistry assay development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Excellent records-keeping ability.
• Works well in a fast-paced team environment.
• Self-directed.
• Preference will be given to applicants with prior cell culture experience.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 access your "My Jobs" page.
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