Req #: 221897 Department: DEPT. OF MICROBIOLOGY Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 05/03/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6,467 - $13,694 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift 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, click here.
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The School of Medicine Department of Microbiology has an opening for a Research Scientist/Engineer 4. Research in Sokurenko's laboratory is focused on understanding mechanisms of molecular adaptive evolution of genes in bacterial pathogens, including acquisition of antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, clonality, diagnostic and prophylaxis of bacterial pathogens and multi-drug resistance.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Laboratory Duties at the Bench:

processing of clinical samples

identification and storage of bacterial species

performing various testing of live bacteria, DNA and RNA

record-keeping and maintaining of lab databases

Training and overseeing the work of other lab members.

Research Analysis and Scientific Writing:

sequencing and analysis of genes and whole genomes

data analysis and reporting

writing scientific reports

Other duties as assigned.

Managing ordering, record keeping, Lab Biosafety etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PhD in biology, microbiology or genetics

Up to 3 months of job-related experience
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Knows the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization.

Continues development of technical expertise and knowledge through experience and application.

General experience of working in biological lab.

General computer skills including familiarity with MS Excel.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with general microbiology, including bacterial culturing, identification, testing and storage.

Experience with molecular biology including DNA and RNA isolation, manipulation, amplification and sequencing.

Experience with or willingness to learn bioinformatics applications.
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. 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.