Research Scientist II, Genomics & Synthetic Biology

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

Job summary

University of Washington invites applications for a Research Scientist Engineer 2 in the SeaHub team. You will perform molecular biology, cell biology, DNA sequencing, and data analysis in the Pinglay lab, developing synthetic biology approaches to control gene expression and engineer cellular states.

Reporting to the PI, you will design protocols, culture mammalian cells in BSL2, construct sequencing libraries, analyze data, and present findings at meetings, with opportunities for publications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, molecular biology, genetics, or related field with two years of relevant lab experience.
• Experience in molecular biology workflows, cloning, and tissue culture in BSL2, particularly stem cells.

Responsibilities

• Develop and perform routine molecular and cellular protocols including mammalian stem cell tissue culture in BSL2.
• Lead independent research projects involving DNA sequencing and library prep.
• Analyze data and prepare figures; assist with publications and grant proposals.
• Maintain lab organization and contribute to meetings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

DNA sequencing

Data analysis

Tissue culture

Lab automation

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Job description

University of Washington invites applications for a Research Scientist Engineer 2 in the SeaHub team. You will perform molecular biology, cell biology, DNA sequencing, and data analysis in the Pinglay lab, developing synthetic biology approaches to control gene expression and engineer cellular states.

Reporting to the PI, you will design protocols, culture mammalian cells in BSL2, construct sequencing libraries, analyze data, and present findings at meetings, with opportunities for publications