Req #: 221301 Department: ANESTHESIOLOGY AND PAIN MEDICINE Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 05/18/2023 Closing Info: Closes On 05/25/2023 Salary: $3,260 - $3,936 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes 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.
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.
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Heshmati Research Group in the Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Research Technologist 1.
The Heshmati Research Group studies neural mechanisms mediating the effects of general anesthesia in the brain, as well as the brain circuitry engaged by arousal, pain, and motivate social behavior. This position will support collaborative research studies between the Heshmati Research Group and the Golden Lab in the Center for Neurobiology of Addiction Pain & Emotion. The Golden Lab focuses on understanding the neural mechanisms and circuits guiding motivated social behavior using rodent models, with a special interest in translational studies of reward, motivation, addiction, and depression.
The Research Technologist 1 will perform technical procedures evaluating, selecting, and applying standardized scientific procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives; assignments require investigation of a limited number of variables and few complex features. This position works under the direct supervision of senior researchers as well as direct reporting to Dr. Heshmati.
The individual in this position will be responsible for:
Experiment Assistance & Mice Colony Management = 70%
General lab operations support = 30%
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The minimum major duties and responsibilities are as follows, under the guidance of the PI and senior researchers, with a direct report to Dr. Heshmati:
Experiment assistance and mice colony management = 70%

Transgenic and wild-type mice colony management, including breeding and weaning

Set up breeding cages for genetic crosses and wean litters of mice

Collect samples for genotyping and perform genotyping PCR

Transfer mouse cages between facilities upon request

Track mouse colony census and provide reports to the supervisor

Communicate with vivarium staff and maintain compliance with animal protocols

General laboratory maintenance of vivarium and bench lab spaces

Assist postdoctoral fellows and graduate students on various projects as required and within the scope of the position
General lab operations support = 30%

Assist with writing and maintaining lab protocols, licenses, and databases

Assist peer technicians and other support staff as necessary to achieve specific assignments

Assist with updating laboratory websites

Procure and organize lab supplies

Maintain lab supply inventory
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.

The announcement of position vacancy (recruiting bulletin) may specify coursework or experience within a specific discipline if determined necessary by the personnel officer. Training or experience within a specific discipline will be required to meet the unique requirements of individual positions.

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

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Demonstrates the ability to work independently

Strong ability to problem solve and an interest and willingness to learn new methods

Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Must be highly motivated, organized, and punctual

Must be able to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment with excellent communication skills
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Laboratory research experience with animals, specifically Mice is preferred

Experience with mouse colony management including breeding and genotyping

Prior experience with solution preparation

Familiarity with Python and statistical methodologies