Req #: 232670

Department: DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 05/15/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,887 - $6,000 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/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_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 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to join their team.

The Research Scientist/Engineer 1 (NE S UAW RSE) position primarily supports the Malaria Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, which supports malaria clinical trials, field studies, and pre-clinical studies to help develop drugs/vaccines/diagnostics and to accelerate the elimination of malaria globally. Staff will support projects including clinical trials of candidate malaria products, malaria epidemiology studies, and a diagnostic biomarker development program. The position also provides periodic support for other Murphy Laboratory experiments aimed at malaria immunology projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform malaria molecular assays for clinical trials and research studies (80%): • Specimen management • Preparation of samples, standards and quality control (QC) samples • Preparation of reagents necessary to conduct assays which involves tube labeling and repetitive movements • Regularly perform assays and evaluate assay performance • Perform regular maintenance of involved equipment and laboratory spaces • End report results in a timely manner • Apply independent critical thinking skills for troubleshooting purposes where appropriate • Support data analyses to make significant scientific decisions as requested • Participate in refinement of our laboratory's QC program to conform to CLIA/CAP, FDA, and EMA guidelines • Participate in trainings and compliance activities mandatory for the personnel working in CLIA/CAP accredited laboratories • Collect and enter data into Excel programs. • Assists in preparation of presentation • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.

Facilitate transfer and tracking of study samples to and from the Lab by handling them appropriately by research protocol (10%): • Actively store and archive samples in the freezers as they arrive.

Under supervision, support other research projects by performing other laboratory established protocols (10%) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology or related?field AND one (1) year of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience. • Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Good laboratory practice (GLP) skills • Knowledge of QC parameters, including mathematical concepts of mean, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation; • Experience with Excel and Word for data entry and data analyses;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Application Process: 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.

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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.