RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 1

The University of Washington Tacoma is an anchor institution that is deeply invested in its local communities and in student success. As one of three campuses of a world-class university, UW Tacoma is dedicated to interdisciplinary and innovative teaching and scholarship and to engaging the community in mutually beneficial partnerships. UW Tacoma’s commitment to access and diversity is central to an environment where students, staff, faculty and South Sound residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth. More information about UW Tacoma and its strategic plan can be found here.

CUW PIs implement a series of ongoing research projects that focus on chemical characterization in urban water runoff and broad screening of emerging contaminants in shellfish and marine waters around Puget Sound. We aim to understand the occurrence and behavior of chemicals in the environment, and their impacts on aquatic organisms, and human and ecosystem health.

The successful implementation of research activities at CUW requires professional-level technical support in the laboratory and field to produce accurate and reliable data. This position will provide that technical support.

This is a grant funded position.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
70% - Assist with lab experiments where individual will be responsible for processing sediments, water, and fish tissue samples for chemical analysis.  Individual will be responsible for the collection of water, tissues, and/or sediment samples in the field for processing in the laboratory according to existing Standard Operating Procedures. Steps include sample clean up with solid phase and liquid phase extractions. The Individual will perform experimental QA/QC to validate method performance and set analytical criteria.

20%-- Assist investigators with the reduction, analysis, and presentation of resulting data. The individual will work with mass spectrometry data, and data from collaborators, to accomplish data reduction and data filtration.  Individual will also perform targeted quantification as well as suspect and non target screening. 

10% - As needed to support ongoing project activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, environmental sciences, engineering, or related field AND one year experience OR equivalent combination of education/experience.

ADDITIONAL:
Must have experience with field work and laboratory sample processing. Familiarity with analysis and interpretation of results using a range of instrumentation including Agilent LC-MS/MS systems. Skills include the execution of field and laboratory experiments, and maintenance of field equipment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience in academic research environment is desired.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions 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 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.