Research Scientist/Engr 3

Job Description

Field of Research:

Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, the Institute for Protein Design is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers create molecules that solve modern challenges in medicine, technology, and sustainability. Joining our team means becoming part of one of the largest and most innovative public universities in the world.

Purpose of the research project(s):

The Research Scientist 3 (RS3) will join a predominantly wet-lab group founded on the belief that experimentation can not only be used to analyze protein designs, but generate data to improve existing models so designed proteins are better in the first place.

We create and implement workflows to reduce the protein build and test burden, to increase the throughput and speed of generating standardized and high quality functional data on protein designs. Our work sits at the intersection of wet lab techniques, semi-automation hardware, and computation, with a focus on increasing efficiency and capacity. We are increasingly incorporating machine learning models into our design-build-test iterations to predict protein function.
The group’s focus is predominantly enzyme design, but readily touches on other modalities such as binding.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry or related fields and 4 years of relevant experience leading the development and execution of automated or semi-automated high-throughput pipelines/workflows with DNA/RNA or protein

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

Additional Requirements:

• significant molecular biology experience, including PCR, qPCR, gene synthesis/assembly, sequencing
• significant experience leading the development, optimization, automation, and standardization of molecular biology or protein workflows
• strong hands-on bioinformatics or general programming skills
• experience with next generation sequencing
• significant experience with automated or semi-automated systems for high-throuput data generation
• experience working in a platform-focused group with expectations to support a wide-range of partners
• eagerness to learn and engage in new topics
• self-motivated and self-directed
• organizational aptitude to work on multiple concurrent projects
  

Desire:

• experience connecting platform development to biological product development

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$81,600.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$108,000.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

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 .