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RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 3

University of Washington - Academic

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Location: Seattle, WA Posted Date: 5/2/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 95016 Required Education: Bachelors Degree

Description


The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Lidstrom laboratory located within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Microbiology has an outstanding opportunity for a  full time Research SCIENTIST to perform microbiological research, manage communication among the project research team, and support day-to-day operation of the lab.

This position will assume significant responsibility for the oversight of a recently funded multi-investigator project on methanotrophic bacteria. The Research SCIENTIST will independently work to develop and implement research protocols, oversee the fermentation facility, carry out data analysis, write manuscripts, progress reports, and sections of grant proposals, hire and supervise student assistants, manage the safety plan, and coordinate communication with the entire research team.

Laboratory management includes ordering, maintaining records, serving as the safety officer, supervising hourly students, and organizing communication for a large multi-institution research project.  Successful applicant must have demonstrated skills in organization and management.

Will be required to work in a cross-functional environment, establish relationships and coordinate across laboratory and team personnel.
Requirements:
•     Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or a biological science.
•     Three years of experimental research carried out in a research laboratory.

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

Desired:
•       Doctoral degree in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering or a biological science.
•      Additional year of experience with experimental research carried out in a research laboratory.
•       Experience with general molecular biology and microbiology techniques.
•     Experience with fermentation equipment.
•     Experience in prokaryotic molecular biology techniques.

Application Process

Part of the application process for this position includes completing an online cover letter assessment, as well as the Employment Eligibility Assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  The assessment(s) will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select Apply to this Position on this job announcement. Once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. 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 the assessment is complete.

The University of Washington is a leader in environmental stewardship & sustainability, and committed to becoming climate neutral.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 / 206-543-6452 (tty) or dso@uw.edu.

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