LAB MANAGER - RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2

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Genome Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for Lab Manager - Research Scientist/Engineer 2 to join their team.

Background:
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The Department of Genome Sciences (GS) is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW SOM) and is comprised of 31 labs addressing leading edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches taking advantage of genomic information now available for a host of species. GS is making major contributions in the application of genome science to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences is a collaborative department supported by very different academic disciplines. We work with a multitude of Program Investigators (PIs) in departments both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has gone through significant expansion since its beginning in 2001 with annual grant awards of $68.5M in FY21. The department has 62 training, teaching, and research faculty.

The Department of Genome Sciences is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Our goal is to foster a place of learning and working where all members can thrive and where diversity is recognized and celebrated. At Genome Sciences, we aim to create supportive spaces for those who are marginalized in higher education or society. To achieve this, we recognize that it is our ongoing responsibility to understand, acknowledge, and challenge systems of privilege and disadvantage in higher education such as those based on race, color, creed, caste, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or socioeconomic status.

Position Purpose:
This researcher will perform molecular biological, cell biological, and imaging experiments in the Beliveau lab and assist with lab organization/upkeep.

Position Complexities:
This researcher must be capable of following established molecular and cellular protocols and capable of learning advanced fluorescent microscopy and basic programing with guidance from Beliveau lab members. Strong organizational skills and a strong sense of initiative are also very important.

Dimensions and Impact to the University:
This researcher will carry out work critical for the advancement of research projects in the Beliveau lab centered around understanding the 3D organization of the genome. This researcher will also help further collaborative research projects both within and beyond UW.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES