Job Description

Join to apply for the Research Scientist/Engr 1 role at University of Washington Join to apply for the Research Scientist/Engr 1 role at University of Washington Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Req #: 247275 Department: BIOCHEMISTRY/IPD Posting Date: 06/25/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4276 - $7765 per month 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. Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, the Institute for Protein Design is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers create molecules that solve modern challenges in medicine, technology, and sustainability. Joining our team means becoming part of one of the largest and most innovative public universities in the world. Your work here will support scientific inquiry and help ensure that laboratory breakthroughs lead to positive impact.

POSITION PURPOSE

As a member of our Core R&D Labs, you will make important research contributions that accelerate progress in protein design. These teams develop new research methods, collect experimental data, and help interpret results. These activities are performed in collaboration with other scientists at the Institute for Protein Design or its collaborators; they are not available for external contract work. In this role, you can expect to: Work with other Core R&D Lab members to accomplish research goals, including by establishing and nurturing productive relationships with research colleagues, students, administrators, and others at the UW and beyond. Follow standard operating procedures and working guidelines and maintain databases and inventories; these will be specific to the Core R&D Lab you join (see below). Assist with managing undergraduate research assistants. Attend meetings and team-building events. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES You will initially join one the Crystallography Core R&D Lab at the Institute for Protein Design.Crystallography Research Core: This team helps reveal atomic-level details of our designed proteins and peptides by performing x-ray crystallography.(40 %)- Crystallization plates setup using advanced and complex robotics- Optimization plans and setup trays using liquid handlers- Crystal plate screening- Operating crystal plate hotels and imaging systems- Crystal curation depending on sample and users need- Sample preparation for synchrotron shipment(40 %)- Computational techniques and crystallographic softwares- Understating the diffraction data- Soleving crystallographic structures- Refining and polishing structures to contribute in high impact publication- Preparing structures and associated files for Protein Data Bank deposition(10 %)- Organizing and maintaining wet lab- Maintaining robotics and liquid handlers(5%)Assist with managing undergraduate research assistants.(5%)Present scientific data, attend meetings and team building events. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or any other relevant field and one year of related experience, OR equivalent combination of education/experience. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS - Wet lab experience in protein chemistry and/or computational biology- Strong communication and organization skills and great attention to detail.- Crystallographic experience DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - At least one year of full-time laboratory experience.- A willingness to acquire new skills and learn on the job.- Maintain timeline and discharge specific duties with perfection Application Process: The application process 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 access 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. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 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