Research Scientist/Engineer 1

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RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1

Req #: 221440 Department: PHARMACEUTICS Job Location: Health Sciences Center, Seattle Campus Posting Date: 05/03/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4,276 - $7,765 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: 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.
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The University of Washington School of Pharmacy is ranked nationally in the top schools of Pharmacy. At the School of Pharmacy, we are committed to educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research and health care – while seeking to ensure the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines.
The Department of Pharmaceutics in the School of Pharmacy has an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated Research Scientist/Engineer 1. . Under the guidance of the Principal Investigators (Jash Unadkat), the Research Scientist/Engineer I will be responsible for managing the lab, and running experiments focused on predicting the in vivo disposition of drugs based on in vitro studies (e.g. qPCR, quantitative targeted proteomics, transporter/enzyme activity assays). While this position will generally follow established standard operating procedures of the research laboratory, the incumbent should be highly flexible and work well in a dynamic research environment. Strong attention to detail, record keeping and quantitation is required.
RESEARCH PURPOSE:
To predict the disposition of medicinal drugs in humans based on in vitro studies using cell culture and quantitative techniques such as qPCR, quantitative targeted proteomics, and activity assays of transporters and enzymes.
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research - 95%

Conduct BSL2 level research on human tissues or primary cells, cells expressing human proteins; specific duties will include working with clinical research coordinators to procure human tissue, process tissue, prepare, propagate, and preserve primary cells from human tissues

Using primary or continuous cells expressing human proteins, conduct molecular profiling of gene expression, immunostaining of the cells, conduct LC-MS/MS assays to quantify the proteins or medicinal drugs and work with hazardous chemicals/drugs

Collect and organize electronic copies of laboratory protocols, SOPs, chemical inventories, and lab personnel assigned duties; manage all safety aspects of the laboratory

Review scientific journals, abstracts and other literature concerning experimental procedures and confer with Principal Investigators to implement experimental procedures

Perform basic data analysis and prepare reports summarizing experimental research results

Keeping detailed laboratory notebook records of research studies

Operate complex and highly specialized laboratory instruments and equipment in support of research activities; may instructs others in their use

Acquire and analyze data for manuscript publication; use standard software to analyze data such as Excel, GraphPad/Prism

Review the work of laboratory personnel; instruct other lab personnel on research techniques listed above

Attend lab meetings and research seminars as relevant to laboratory activity

Assist lab personnel in conduct of their research
Administration

Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field

At least 3 to 12 months of research experience in the areas listed above or a related area
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent records-keeping ability, and strong verbal and written communication skills

Preference will be given to applicants with experience in cell culture and qPCR

Excellent quantitative skills

Works well with others in a fast-paced team environment.

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Willing to conduct routine laboratory tasks
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Willingness to learn new techniques, interested in writing and publishing manuscripts, interested in quantitative sciences
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