RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 2, PROTEOMICS

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Seattle, WASHINGTON
Deadline: 31 Oct 2021

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The Department of Genome Sciences (GS) is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine (UW SoM) and is comprised of 30 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 well-being.

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.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Research Scientist Engineer 2 will collaborate with senior research staff and external collaborators to assist with the high-throughput processing of proteomic samples in a mass spectrometry lab to better understand the molecular signature of Alzheimer’s Disease. This position uses biochemical techniques and mass spectrometry to elucidate differences in proteins of animal tissue and fluids.

DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY
This position will work in a prominent mass spectrometry laboratory whose work impacts other researchers worldwide. The research conducted will be reflected in even greater funding opportunities and enhancement of the reputation of the University as a biomedical research powerhouse.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Under minimal supervision of senior research scientists, the Research Scientist 2 will aid with biochemical sample preparation and analysis of high-throughput proteomic samples.

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