Translational Pulmonary Infection Scientist/Engineer

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a temporary Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to support proteomic-based diagnostics for Burkholderia pseudomallei and evaluate antimicrobial approaches in pulmonary infection models. Based at the Harborview Medical Center Research Campus, the role combines hands-on lab work and data analysis.

Responsibilities include culture of human cells, bacterial handling in BSL-3 settings, ELISA and cytokine assays, and in vivo mouse studies with therapeutic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field with laboratory experience including surgical procedures.
• Identify technical problems in experiments and propose solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills and organization in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and surgical procedures including purification, culture, and infection of human lung and blood cells; RNA extraction and ELISA/cytokine assays.
• Culture pathogenic bacteria and aerosol infection in mice; administer therapeutics; handle and dissect mice using sterile technique.
• Maintain detailed laboratory records and conduct data analysis using spreadsheets and graphs.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Surgical procedures

DNA genotyping

RNA extraction

ELISA

Cytokine assays

BSL-3 experience

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

GraphPad Prism

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

GraphPad Prism

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Washington is seeking a temporary Research Scientist/Engineer 1 to support proteomic-based diagnostics for Burkholderia pseudomallei and evaluate antimicrobial approaches in pulmonary infection models. Based at the Harborview Medical Center Research Campus, the role combines hands-on lab work and data analysis.

Responsibilities include culture of human cells, bacterial handling in BSL-3 settings, ELISA and cytokine assays, and in vivo mouse studies with therapeutic