RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER SENIOR

Req #: 240462Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGYPosting Date: 10/29/2024Closing Info:

Closes On 11/05/2024Salary: $8,681 - $12,000 per monthLimited Recruitment: Open to Department employees onlyShift: First ShiftNotes:

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. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701a11y.pdf)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.The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Scientist/Engineer Senior to join their team. The Research Scientist Senior will collaborate with Dr. Alex Greninger to conceive and develop projects and plans for understanding viral replication, viral-host protein-protein interactions, drug efficacy, viral evolution, and viral genome sequencing fields, and subsequent performance of assays and/or direction of technical personnel.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Research/Project Management (80%)

Responsible for the technical and development of the research projects and experiments in Virology.

Prepare manuscripts for publication.

Lead automation efforts in the Virology research laboratories involving liquid handlers.

Develop and implement clinical research validation to be used for virologic test services based on binding and functional serologies and cellular immunity assays.

Facilitate and lead the research process of streamlining and harmonization of wet bench aspects of workflows across Virology Division laboratories.

Plans, develops, and coordinates research and development of technical workflows and facilities of Virology Division laboratories.

Oversee the creation of technical development documentation (validation document, procedures) for new and updated Virology Division tests from research to specification required by regulatory agencies, including CAP, CLIA, FDA, Study Sponsors, and PIs.

Negotiate with vendors for reagents and instrumentation needed for expanded immunology services across the Virology Division laboratories.

Review current Virology Division technical development plans and assist in planning for annual division research and development technical goals and objectives.

Interact with laboratory clients (physician and other medical providers) related to aspects of technical development.

Assist in test interpretation and test reporting from research validated tests.

Review high-complexity quality control data for Virology Division laboratories.

Participate, as needed, in teaching of undergraduates, graduate students, residents, and fellows.

Participate in research and scholarship related to the Virology Division leadership.

Other duties as assigned.Supervisory / Managerial (20%)

Directly supervise the employees assigned to work in the Greninger Laboratory, including training, daily oversight, mentoring, scheduling and prioritization of tasks, evaluation of performance, development and implementation of performance improvement plans and corrective action, and management of leave requests. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PhD in Immunology, Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology or closely related field.

Seven or more years in related area or equivalent combination of education/experience in collaborative project design, and understanding of genomics and/or viral biology. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong written and communication skills.

Strong leadership and project management skills.

Ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot independently. 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.