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Req #: 241084

Department: DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 12/06/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 12/20/2024

Salary: $7,466 - $11,655 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf)

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 Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer 4 to join their team.

The Derdeyn lab conducts biomedical research that leads to novel HIV vaccine and therapeutic approaches through an increased understanding of immune responses against HIV and exploitable structure/function aspects of the virus. This position will require a combination of expertise in laboratory experimentation and in bioinformatic and computational approaches to process and analyze datasets including single cell transcriptomics and various types of large sequence datasets. More specifically, on the computational side, innovative analytical approaches will be required with the ability to generate publication quality figures and related text and assess statistical significance, etc. Laboratory experimentation will include contributing to the design, conduct, and evaluation of molecular biology approaches, in vitro cell culture assays, protein analysis, 10X Genomics, etc. This position will also involve interaction with lab personnel and multiple collaborating research groups.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Hands on research including bench work and experimental design, etc. – 30%

• Includes such laboratory approaches as molecular biology techniques, flow cytometry, protein analysis, DNA sequencing and analysis, viral inhibition and neutralization assays, cell culture, BSL2+ practices, 10X Genomics, etc.

• Contribute to day-to-day operations and follow all regulatory and institutional policies.

• Contribute to experimental design and troubleshooting.Computational and bioinformatic analyses – 70%

• Ingesting, processing, and analyzing sequence and transcriptomics data using custom or established pipelines.

• Developing innovative analytical and machine learning methods and pipelines as needed to deal with complex and challenging data.

• Maintaining and analyzing/updating/curating reference databases and sequence datasets.

• Applying new technologies such as spatial transcriptomics to projects when appropriate.

• Producing publication quality text and figures, statistical analyses, etc. with substantial contribution to writing manuscript and grants.

• Communicating with collaborators.

• Advising on experimental design, interpretation of data, quality control, troubleshooting, and resolution of any issues.

• Ensuring proper storage of large datasets and managing upload to public data repositories as required.

• Communicating with and mentoring lab members/trainees to connect biological experiments and findings with bioinformatics. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences or related focus of study AND four (4) years of experience in laboratory approaches including molecular biology, immunology, 10X Genomics, and tissue culture as well as computational and bioinformatic analyses Equivalent combination of education and experience for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Specific knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job satisfactorily include:

• Proficient with the analysis of complex datasets including next generation sequencing, whole genome sequencing, single cell transcriptomics.

• Experience with independent developmental custom pipelines.

• Creative Thinking to generate novel analysis methods for complex datasets.

• Experience in the analysis of quantitative and sequence data.

• Experience in writing and demonstrated co-authorship of manuscripts and preparing scientific presentations. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High level of motivation.

• Doctorate Degree.

• Interest in virology, immunology, and vaccines.

• The ability to work well and effectively with a variety of individuals and should possess a strong work ethic and desire to achieve results and advancement.

• This individual should also exhibit professionalism and leadership and serve as a resource for others.

• Familiarity with different types of sequence analysis, nonhuman primate studies, and NIH funded research are strongly preferred. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.