RESEARCH SCIENTIST ENGINEER 1

University of Washington Seattle, WA Full-time Engineering

Posted on June 28, 2020

Req #:	175548
Department:	UROLOGY
Job Location:	Seattle Campus
Posting Date:	12/31/2019
Closing Info:	Open Until Filled
Salary:	Salary is commensurate with education and experience
Shift:	First Shift
Notes:	As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for four consecutive years.

The Department of Urology currently has an outstanding opportunity for a RESEARCH SCIENTIST ENGINEER 1.

The employee occupying this position will perform investigative research work in the Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) Animal Facility working with and caring for unique prostate cancer patient-derived xenografts growing in immuno-compromised mice, in the Genitourinary Cancer Research Laboratory in the Department of Urology.

This position will perform routine scientific work, evaluating, selecting and applying standardized scientific procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Animal Surgery Support:

Using accepted methods and techniques, solves well-defined problems and performs specific and limited portions of broader projects, under technical guidance of the Animal Facility Director.

Delivery and monitoring of anesthesia, including post-surgery recovery.

Aseptic handling and restraint of immuno-compromised mice in biosafety cabinets.

Microsurgery and routine surgical procedures, such as orchiectomy of mice.

Tumor implantation and serial transplantation are critically important aspects of the position.

Proficient in tail vein injections, oral gavage, and retro-orbital bleeds.

Proficient in dose calculations, formulations and dilutions.

Collection and processing of tissue and blood.

Help develop new surgical techniques to accomplish research goals.

Maintenance and cleaning of surgical instruments and equipment.

Collection and Documentation of Data:

Successful performance of project related tasks provides support to on-going efforts and provides preliminary data for grant applications.

Demonstrates proficiency in data collection (e.g. using calipers for determining tumor size).

Helps maintain Facility Documentation and Notebooks.

In the SPF Animal Facility:

Interacts in a collaborative manner with other team members to accomplish organizational goals; provide ideas for improved efficiency. Defines and improves practices from experiences on small projects.

Aseptic handling and restraint of immuno-compromised mice in biosafety cabinets.

Animal care and husbandry.

Facility maintenance and quality assurance (includes some janitorial duties).

Participation in our Tumor Acquisition Protocols:

Rotate as a member of an on-call Tumor Acquisition Necropsy (TAN) Team (every three weeks).

During a TAN, fulfill the duties of the Animal Facility by helping collect, process and implant tumor tissue into immune compromised mice.

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

A B.S. in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science or related field, or equivalent experience, plus at least one year of experience working in a research laboratory, with knowledge of aseptic technique, blood draws, injections, necropsies, mouse handling and husbandry (must be able to lift 50 lbs). Experience in histology and / or immunohistochemistry is required.

Must be willing to work with radioactive materials and biohazards, including, but not limited to, human and animal tissues and their bodily fluids. The candidate will be required to participate in the Occupational Health Program. The candidate will be required to attend, participate, and pass (where required) the University of Washington’s training courses in Bloodborne Pathogens, Radiation Protection, General Animal Use, Mouse Techniques, and additional courses as required for successful completion of job duties.

Desired:

Five years’ experience working in a murine animal facility with knowledge of aseptic technique, blood draws, injections, necropsies, mouse handling and husbandry

Experience working in a urology laboratory or a cancer research laboratory.

Conditions of Employment:

Must be able to work under limited supervision to complete assigned tasks/projects demonstrating an ability to work independently.

Attention to detail and a positive team work attitude are critical requirements.

Regular and predictable attendance is required

Shift Information: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 hours per day during the period of 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

Disqualifications: Allergies to rodents.

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.

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