Research Scientist 1

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. 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 Ladiges Lab at the University of Washington has an opening for a Research Scientist 1. The purpose of the research is the enhancement of healthy aging and prevention of age-related diseases. The focus is on projects testing anti-aging drugs in mice, characterizing geropathology endpoints as indicators of biological aging, and developing treatment strategies for age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, pulmonary fibrosis, and Covid19. RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform and assist with mouse studies (includes cognitive, behavioral, and physiological assays, monitoring, weighing, administration of drug treatments). * Acquisition of tissue specimens (requires excellent hand-eye coordination). * Perform tissue processing and standard histology using accepted methods and techniques (fixing, decalcification, sectioning, and staining of tissue). * Learn techniques for cryostat tissue processing and staining. * Keep highly accurate records of specimens received, processed and stored. * Become proficient in performing PCR procedures, cell culture, microplate assays, immunoblotting, and Luminex applications. * Collect, compile (e.g. entering data into Excel spreadsheet and generating graphs) and correlate data and recognize discrepancies in results. * Also contribute data/findings for use in reports, documents or oral/written presentations. * Participate in developing conclusions from experimental data collected. * Maintain accurate and up to date research notebooks that provide sufficient detailed information for reproducing results or procedures by other individuals. * Maintain laboratory equipment. * Interact in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals and provide ideas for improved efficiency. * Define and improve practices from experiences on small projects. * Administrative duties including but not limited to purchasing, maintaining inventory, data entry, filing, scheduling meetings and updating website. * Learn new techniques as required for optimal job performance. * Communicate with collaborators and management on progress. * Summarize data and prepare research notes. * Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree in biology or related field. * Minimum of 1 year of job-related experience. Additional requirements: * Experience with mouse cognitive, behavioral, and physiological assays. * Experience with mouse dissection and tissue collection. * Highly organized and attentive to detail. * Ability to work in a team and individually. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS * Experience with immunohistochemistry, PCR, and cell culture techniques. * Experience with basic statistical analysis. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The application process for UW positions 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. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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