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Research Scientist/Engineer 3

LinkedIn University of Washington Seattle, WA
Not Applicable Posted April 1, 2026 Job link
Responsibilities

On the Research Scientist 3 team at the University of Washington, you'll conduct research on in vivo amyloid dynamics and their impact on prion phenotypes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, including protein folding studies and developing/performing molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and genetics techniques. You will manage lab operations by maintaining databases of stocks and reagents, coordinating ordering and equipment maintenance, and ensuring and coordinating laboratory safety and compliance. You will also present research at conferences, write manuscripts for international journals, and train high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers in laboratory techniques.

Commitments

This is a regular, full-time (100% FTE), first-shift position in bargaining unit 81. Candidates must be prepared to request any needed disability accommodation through the UW Disability Services Office, and must disclose any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at current or past employers, as required by Washington state law.

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Requirements
  • Train undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers in laboratory techniques 15%
  • Providing research training for HS students.
  • 5%
  • Competence in standard protein biochemistry techniques (Extraction of proteins from Cell lysate, gel electrophoretic analyses, stability assays, etc)
  • Competence in standard molecular biology techniques (recombinant DNA, PCR, fluorescence microscopy, etc)
  • Competence in data and standard statistical analyses
  • Excellent organizational/record-keeping skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Competence with computer programs such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud
  • Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature
Preferred Skills
  • Ph.D in Biochemistry or related field.
  • previous work experience with yeast
  • working knowledge of mathematical modeling of biological systems
Education
  • (Not required) – 10%
  • (Not required) – 5%
  • (Not required) – Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry + 4 years of laboratory research experience.
  • (Required) – Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
  • (Not required) – Ph.D in Biochemistry or related field.