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Req #: 232660

Department: DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY

Posting Date: 03/28/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,887 - $4,500 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-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_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 Microbiology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 (NE S UAW RSE) who will conduct research in Dr. Parsek's Lab. Research in Parsek's laboratory is focused on environmental sensing in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Information management (10%) This involves recording experiments and protocols, generating frozen stocks inventory, attending and presenting at regular lab meetings.

Generating and validating P. aeruginosa genetic mutants (45%) This involves bacterial culturing, general cloning techniques, and molecular biology. The data will be gathered analyzed and organized in reports that can be shared with lab mates and collaborators. Other duties as assigned.

Screening of P. aeruginosa surface sensing and biofilm phenotypes (45%) This involves bacterial culturing and microscopy skills. The imaging of P. aeruginosa will require the organization and archiving of images.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience.

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

• Basic molecular biology knowledge. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Microbiology.

• The ability to clearly communicate and organize research efforts. The ability to grow bacteria using aseptic technique. The ability to do molecular biology including, but not limited to, polymerase chain reaction, designing primers, DNA electrophoresis, western blotting, and general microscopy 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 your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access 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.