Research Scientist/Engineer 2 — Genomics & Synthetic Biology

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington, Seattle, invites applications for a Research Scientist Engineer 2 in the SeaHub lab. The role focuses on molecular biology, cell biology, DNA sequencing, and data analysis in a BSL2 setting, contributing to AI-assisted genome projects and collaborative efforts across UW.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will develop protocols, perform sequencing library construction, analyze results, and assist with publications and grant proposals, while maintaining lab

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field and 2+ years of lab experience in molecular biology workflows.
• Experience with tissue culture in BSL2 environment.
• Experience with DNA sequencing workflows and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform molecular and cellular protocols including mammalian tissue culture in BSL2.
• Conduct independent research on DNA sequencing and library construction.
• Analyze data and prepare presentations, figures, and contribute to publications.
• Assist with lab organization and upkeep.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

DNA sequencing

Data analysis

Tissue culture

Python

R

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Next-generation sequencing libraries

Laboratory automation

Job description

The University of Washington, Seattle, invites applications for a Research Scientist Engineer 2 in the SeaHub lab. The role focuses on molecular biology, cell biology, DNA sequencing, and data analysis in a BSL2 setting, contributing to AI-assisted genome projects and collaborative efforts across UW.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, you will develop protocols, perform sequencing library construction, analyze results, and assist with publications and grant proposals, while maintaining lab