RESEARCH SCIENTIST ENGINEER-ASSISTANT (CERID)

RESEARCH SCIENTIST ENGINEER-ASSISTANT (CERID) Req #:199935Department:ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date:04/20/2022 Closing Info:Open Until Filled Salary:Salary is commensurate with education and experience Shift:First Shift Notes:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, 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.

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 UW has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer!

Field of Research:
New drug discovery for parasitic diseases in the Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Disease, Center for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Disease (CERID)

Research Purpose:

Under direct supervision, this Research Scientist-Assistant will perform laboratory research work in support of studies on new drug discovery. The overall research goal is to find new drugs for the treatment of infectious diseases. Work will be done in collaboration with the UW Chemistry Department, CROs, and partner labs who will supply the novel compounds and test for inhibition of both parasitic enzymes and the parasites themselvesDUTIES &

RESPONSIBILITIES :
•Maintain daily tissue cultures and perform cytotoxicity assays on mammalian cell lines.
•Test research compounds for activity against organisms in both in vitro and animal models.
•Develop and perform kinetic enzymatic assays.
•Using proteins produced wihin the lab to enzymatically test research compounds for effectiveness.
•Perform in vitro assays of possible drug compounds.
•Data analysis and preparation of reports (detailed notebook).
•Prepare reagents to perform experiments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or related field and less than one year of experience, including:
•Molecular biology techniques such as DNA isolation/manipulation, PCR, sequencing, electrophoresis.
•Good sterile technique and and the ability to perform tissue culture techniques and maintain cultures.
•Willingness and experience working with animal models (mouse).
•Ability to prepare reagents, manage data and keep a detailed notebook.
•A high level of motivation, good organizational skills and the ability to work as a member of a team.
Experience can substitute for education requirement

DESIRED EXPERIENCE
•Previous work with malaria and animal studies.
•Knowledge of LC-MS analysis
•Familiarity with database and graphing software

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