Neuroscience Research Scientist: C. elegans & Tissue

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at the University of Washington invites applications for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 in Seattle. The role focuses on neuroscience, analyzing cell and animal models of neurodegenerative disease and characterizing human tissue from donors with/without neurodegenerative conditions.

Based at Harborview Medical Center with occasional telework, the position is full-time; the schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, chemistry, biology, or related field.
• 1 year of experience with C. elegans handling and experimental approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform C. elegans husbandry, behavioral assessments, and genetic manipulations.
• Conduct digital image analysis and Nanostring experiments.
• Maintain thorough documentation of experiments and protocols.

Skills

C. elegans handling

Behavior assays

Digital image analysis

Genetic crosses

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience/biology

Tools

PCR

Job description

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at the University of Washington invites applications for a Research Scientist/Engineer 1 in Seattle. The role focuses on neuroscience, analyzing cell and animal models of neurodegenerative disease and characterizing human tissue from donors with/without neurodegenerative conditions.

Based at Harborview Medical Center with occasional telework, the position is full-time; the schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager.