RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 3

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OVERVIEW

UW Bioengineering is a vibrant community driving advances in health care. As a joint department in the College of Engineering and School of Medicine, we bring together students, scientists, engineers, and clinicians to develop innovative and cost-effective health care solutions that improve lives. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers our students, faculty, and staff to make an impact through new fields of research and clinical products. Our award-winning faculty are national leaders in biomedical education, research, and technology transfer.

In UW Bioengineering, we are bound by a belief that public health and human dignity are inseparable. One is impossible without the other. Equity and inclusivity are fundamental to our mission of inventing the future of medicine.

The lab of Professor Nancy Allbritton in the UW Department of Bioengineering has an excellent opportunity for a full-time Research Scientist/Engineer 3.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual in this position will be responsible for performing laboratory work and working with postdocs and graduate students to execute various projects. Specific duties include:

Research activities (70%)
• Construct 2D and 3D scaffolds for small and large intestine including micromolding and soft lithography
• Optimize culture conditions and duration for primary human intestinal cells on and off the intestinal scaffolds
• Assess and implement assay procedures for the various intestinal cell types (stem cells and all differentiated cell-types) on the scaffolds
• Optimize culture systems for intestinal microbiota and intestinal mucus production

Research reporting and laboratory support (30%)
• Prepare data figures, analyses, and reports for funding agencies, and for publications.
• Prepare written reports for meetings with the PI/supervisor.
• Presents research results at lab meetings.
• Maintain the inventory of lab supplies and materials.
• Use department approved methods to purchase goods and materials. Provide required documents to the department’s fiscal office.
• Works under limited supervision, demonstrating the ability to work independently.
• Presents at UW events (journal clubs, lab meetings etc.)
• Presents at national conferences and workshops
• Attends lab meetings and share updates and information with the group.
• Oversees the work of undergraduate and/or graduate students in the lab.
• Trains lab members on the safe and proper use of equipment. Follow up to correct misuse of equipment.
• Report problems to the PI or lab manager.
• Follows standard operating protocols and perform assigned tasks in a manner that is safe for self and others in the lab.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Bioengineering, Materials Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemisty and/or related field and four years of relevant experience,
OR
Equivalent combination of education/experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED
• Masters/Ph.D. degree in Bioengineering, Materials Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and training others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience writing for peer-reviewed journals and contributing text and figures to grant proposals.

Other:
This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Application Process:

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