Researcher

Job Summary:

The Researcher I/II position will work independently and alongside the Principal Investigator in Cancer Biology and Biomarkers in the UW Laboratory of Josh Lang, M.D. at the UW Carbone Cancer Center. One focus in the Lang lab includes cancer immunology and circulating tumor cells in prostate cancer. This research will focus on rare cell analysis, immunology, and epigenetics. The position requires the ability to work in a collaborative environment with other investigators on joint projects in this field. Involvement in these activities is expected to lead to scholarly work that will be published in scientific journals.

Responsibilities:
Researcher I (RE040)
Researcher II (RE041)
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Education:

Required
Master's Degree
Preferably in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or other closely related biological science.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications
- Previous laboratory maintenance and operations oversight
- Previous experience with nucleic acid and protein extraction and PCR
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with molecular biology techniques including next generation sequencing or epigenetic analysis including ChIP
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
- Extremely well-organized with a keen eye for detail
- Able to thrive in fast-paced, challenging, and stimulating environments.
- A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%
This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $43,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $43,000 but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.

Additional Information:

- Work experience should demonstrate dependability, flexibility, and maturity. Candidates must be effective at building interpersonal relationships with constructive interactions, be clear and effective communicators, promote and create collegial environments that value accountability. Employees will also be expected to uphold UWCCC core values as defined below:
- Diversity & Inclusiveness: Embrace differences and promote fairness and equity while fostering a sense of belonging.
- Respect: Demonstrate respect for self and others -- behave professionally.
- Integrity: Act with integrity and honesty.
- Teamwork: Commit to and demonstrate teamwork.
- Excellence: Ensure excellence, quality, and high ethical standards in conduct and performance.
The School of Medicine and Public Health will not sponsor work visas for this position, thus, in compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.
Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload a resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience as it relates to this role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to provide three (3) professional references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

Contact:

Devonne Tucker
[email protected]
608-263-9404
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Researcher I(RE040) or Researcher II(RE041)

Department(s):

A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/CARBONE CANC CTR/CANC CTR

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

294845-AS

 
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