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Research Scientist/Engineer 1 - Zebrafish
Research Scientist/Engineer 1 - Zebrafish-October 2024
Seattle
Oct 31, 2024
About Research Scientist/Engineer 1 - Zebrafish

  Req #: 230253

  Department: GENOME SCIENCES

  Posting Date: 01/19/2024

  Closing Info: Open Until Filled

  Salary: $4,167 - $5,834 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/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119_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.

  The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

  The Department of Genome Sciences is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine and is comprised of 31 labs addressing leading edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches taking advantage of genomic information now available for a host of species. GS is making major contributions in the application of genome science to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences is a collaborative department supported by very different academic disciplines. We work with a multitude of Program Investigators (PIs) in departments both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has gone through significant expansion since its beginning in 2001 with annual grant awards of $63M in FY23.

  The Department of Genome Sciences is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Our goal is to foster a place of learning and working where all members can thrive and where diversity is recognized and celebrated. At Genome Sciences, we aim to create supportive spaces for those who are marginalized in higher education or society. To achieve this, we recognize that it is our ongoing responsibility to understand, acknowledge, and challenge systems of privilege and disadvantage in higher education such as those based on race, color, creed, caste, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or socioeconomic status.

  POSITION PURPOSE The Research Scientist/Engineer 1 will provide technical support for zebrafish developmental genetics experiments and work closely with postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. We aim to identify genes that control cellular transitions, primarily using single-cell genomics.

  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  Contribute to single-cell genomics experiments by injecting zebrafish embryos at the 1-cell stage with reliable and consistent results. (45%)

  Handle and breed zebrafish. (15%)

  Complete standard molecular biology duties, including genotyping, cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA isolation & sequencing, generation of CRISPR-Cas9 mutants. (35%)

  Contribute data/findings for use in reports, documents, or oral/written presentations. (5%) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  Theoretical knowledge of aquaculture/fisheries, genetics, and/or developmental biology

  Prior experience working in lab-based research setting

  Experience with standard molecular biology techniques

  Ability to learn new techniques and work independently

  Excellent communication skills

  Excellent work ethic with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment

  Meticulous record-keeping skills and organizational abilities

  Basic computer skills 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.

  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.

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