Research Scientist/Engr Assistant
About the role
The Department of Biochemistry has an outstanding opportunity for Research Scientist/Engr Assistant to join their team. This position will provide technical support for the cryo-electron microscopy center, supporting structural biology and structural cell biology projects across a range of fields in biomedical research, including biochemistry, biophysics, immunology, protein design, cell biology, drug discovery, and pharmacology. The diverse array of projects supported by this position include basic research in biomolecular function, protein engineering, and drug discovery efforts.
Responsibilities
- 50% TEM sample preparation, including for single particle analysis and FIB-milling SEM
- 15% routine maintenance of facility equipment, including sample preparation equipment, microscopes, and space
- 10% interact with users and service providers for equipment repairs, and maintain records of those repairs
- 10% train new users to load samples into microscopes and set up cryo-EM data acquisition
- 5% write and edit training and safety protocols for facility equipment
- 5% train users on FIB-SEM operation
- 5% maintain and aggregate usage information for user billing purposes on a monthly basis
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry or related field and less than one year of relevant experience
- Ability to keep careful records
Qualifications
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cryo-EM data acquisition optimization and image processing, Understanding of fundamental principles in structural biology
Pay, Benefits & Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $52,692.00 annual Pay Range Maximum $87,012.00 annual
Benefits Other Compensation: 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