About this role
Job Description
The Division of Medical Genetics is recruiting a Research Technologist 1. The Research Technologist will perform laboratory work in support of Dr. Andre Lieber’s gene therapy research program. This person will perform technical lab procedures including cell culturing, helper-dependent adenovirus production as well as recombinant DNA cloning and analysis. In the context of a P01 subaward, this person will be solely responsible for the production of preclinical garde gene therapy vectors for studies in non-human primates.
This is a variable FTE position between 50 to 100% FTE based on ongoing funding.
Duties
Perform Investigative work: 75%
Large-scale cell culture;
Helper-dependent adenovirus vector rescue, amplification, purification, characterization;
Perform cell culturing and in vitro assays, immunohistochemistry, FACS sorting and analyses, RNA isolation, RT-PCR;
Preparation of amplicon libraries for next-generation sequencing.
Operate instruments and equipment such as fluorescence microscope, PCR machines, ultracentrifuges, flow cytometry equipment, qPCR machines, etc
Lab Documentation: 15%
Verify adherence to protocols and accuracy of lab studies;
Keep detailed notes from experiments;
Participate in bi-weekly laboratory meetings;
Other duties: 10%
Prepare laboratory reagents, chemicals, instruments, and equipment for study team;
Demonstrate laboratory protocols to students, volunteers, and others;
Perform related duties as required.
Pay Rate Information
The salary information provided below is for a full-time position and will be prorated for part-time
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - UW Contract Classified
Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.
Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$45,288.00 annualPay Range Maximum:
$52,104.00 annualOther Compensation:
-Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
50.00%Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 Research TechAbout the UW
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About University of Washington Medical Center
UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Its faculty, staff, students and trainees are dedicated to delivering high- quality patient care and making important discoveries that lead to new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease.
UW Medicine is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs as well as innovative learning programs for students, trainees and practitioners. As the only health system in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho that connects research, education and patient care, UW Medicine provides a higher degree of healthcare, ranging from primary and preventive care to the most specialized care for complex medical conditions.
UW Medicine includes Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center—Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians and UW School of Medicine. UW Medicine shares in the ownership of Children’s University Medical Group with Seattle Children’s.
A Higher Degree of Healthcare.
What you'll do
- The Research Technologist will perform laboratory work in support of gene therapy research, including large-scale cell culture and adenovirus vector production. They will also be responsible for the production of preclinical grade gene therapy vectors for studies in non-human primates.
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