Research Scientist/ Engineer 4

Job Description

RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ ENGINEER 4

Req #: 229966 Department: DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING Job Location: Seattle Campus Posting Date: 01/25/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 02/01/2024 Salary: $6,726 - $10,834 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Limited Recruitment: Open to UW Employees only
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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.
The Imoukhuede Laboratory is focused on Biomedical engineering systems biology and women’s health. The Imoukhuede lab pioneers both quantitative biological measurements and computational biological models to delineate signal transduction. This bottom-up systems biology paradigm offers mechanistic insight primarily towards directing vascular signaling and analyzing oxytocin receptor variants with translational implications to cancers and cardiovascular diseases and women’s health.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This position, Research Scientist/Engineer 4 (E S UAW RSE), is expected to be a leader and an active participant in the laboratory of Professor Princess Imoukhuede in the Department of Bioengineering. The primary responsibilities include the following:
Research Activities: 60%

Training research personnel on lab equipment and research methodology, advising researchers on next steps, organizing laboratory activities, including but not limited to laboratory meetings and other laboratory engagements.

Collecting experimental data, performing complex analyses of data collected, and writing interpretive reports. Verifying the correctness of the data submitted and making recommendations based on these analyses.

Documenting research and preparing and submitting papers based on laboratory research for publication and presentation.

Solving practical problems related to difficulties with instruments and equipment or test subjects. Suggesting procedural or technical improvements.
Research Project Management and Leadership: 40%

The position may submit grant proposals and serve as Principal Investigator if pre-approved by the department and school.

Performing literature searches for research projects in laboratory.

Initiating discussion with the principal investigator at regular intervals, designing research protocols, including developing procedures for the collection, carrying out experiments, verification, and management of data.

Submitting protocols (e.g., IACUC, IRB, etc.) and maintaining credentialing on all aspects of laboratory safety.

Contributing to grant and annual report submissions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree in a related field such as Bioengineering, Biochemistry, Biochemical engineering, Materials Science, Biology, Chemistry, 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 QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related engineering field and minimum of two years’ experience and established expertise in the field of systems biology.

Experience training and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, postdocs, and research scientists.

Record of publication in peer reviewed journals.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.

Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and work independently.

Excellent recording keeping skills.
Other:
This position is eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
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Open to UW Employees only
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