Research Scientist/engineer

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for Research Scientist/ Engineer 2. The employee will work in the Immunology Division of the Dept of Laboratory Medicine to support research and help develop novel immunoassays and protein chemistry assays. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES * Design experiments to adapt ELISA platform and related assays to multiplex bead platform, and perform experiments on both platforms (35%).
* Design or adapt and carry out experiments characterizing antibodies and immunoglobulins, including immunoglobulin glycosylation, involved in autoimmune diseases and tumor immunology using immunocapture, mass spectrometry and capillary electrophoresis (30%).
* Adapt manual immunofluorescence microscopy to automated platforms (30%).
* Write reports describing experimental results and prepare detailed protocols describing laboratory methods, and presentation of laboratory results at laboratory meetings (5%). MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in laboratory-based biology, chemistry, immunology science or other related fields and two years of relevant experience related to automated microscopy, capillary electrophoresis OR Equivalent combination of education/experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. Application Process: The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.