Research Scientist/Engr Asst

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Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers create new biomolecules. Our mission is to create proteins 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. Your work here will support scientific inquiry and help ensure that laboratory breakthroughs lead to positive impact.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(70%) Work with other Core R&D Lab members to accomplish research specific goals. This includes:

Express proteins utilizing microbial systems with standard production techniques.

Purify proteins utilizing gravity IMAC or AKTA FPLC systems using standard protocols.

Characterize proteins using biophysical techniques such as: SDS-PAGE, Western Blot, UV-Vis, Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Electron Microscopy (EM).

Review, analyze, and troubleshoot all experimental results.

Document protocols run in the wet lab.

Follow standard operating procedures and working guidelines.

(20%) Maintain databases and inventories. This includes:

Preparation and maintenance of standard laboratory stocks and reagents necessary to research workflow.

Maintain inventory for all chemicals, supplies, reagents, and biological samples.

Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.

Work with Laboratory Manager to assist with laboratory-wide EH&S compliance.

(5%) Assist with managing undergraduate research assistants.

(5%) Present scientific data, attend meetings and team building events.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Molecular biology, or any other relevant field and less than one year of relevant experience, OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Strong communication and organization skills and great attention to detail, and ability to thrive in both individual tasks and team environments/assignments.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will be someone who has had least one year of relevant protein biochemistry experience in a laboratory setting in addition to standard chemistry/biochemistry laboratory courses during their undergraduates degree.