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Job Description

The Research Scientist/Engineer Assistant, under the guidance of senior clinical research staff and Division of Plastic Surgery faculty, will assist in carrying out bench/experimental work, with a focus on mouse colony maintenance, processing and analysis of human and animal tissues using immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy, and the potential to assist in rodent surgery and behavioral experiments. The individual will also be integral in fostering a positive, collaborative, and inclusive culture within our lab and will play a pivotal role in training a diverse group of researchers, including surgical residents, medical students, graduate students, and undergraduate students. Due to the nature of the job duties, this is a fully in-person position (i.e., not remote or hybrid).

Primary duties for this position fall into the following categories:

+ Participate in bench/experimental work = 50%

+ Assist or lead rodent care and colony maintenance = 40%

+ Assist with protocols and compliance = 10%

The Department of Surgery is a large department within the School of Medicine, with surgeons practicing at all our locations and in eight surgical subspecialties. The UW Department of Surgery (http://www.uwsurgery.org) is guided by our mission of providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, training future generations of surgical leaders, and conducting research in a collegial environment which embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness.

How this Position Contributes to the Mission of the Department and the Mission of the University:

This position will contribute to the mission of the Department of Surgery through its pivotal support of Plastic Surgery Clinical Research Projects.

Diversity and Belonging:

_At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all._

Department Core Competencies

All staff in the Department of Surgery are asked to demonstrate and develop the following core competencies:

+ **Quality Focus:** strives to deliver the best possible service and results and continuously seeks opportunities for improvement.

+ Key attributes: accuracy, customer service, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and self-development

+ **Planning & Organization:** completes work in a timely, efficient, and resourceful manner

+ Key attributes: priority setting, efficiency, resourcefulness, adaptability and flexibility, organizational awareness, and initiative

+ **Teamwork & Relationship Building:** builds and fosters positive working relationships with others to achieve shared objectives.

+ Key attributes: collaboration, communication, emotional intelligence, recognition, accountability, and integrity

+ **Diversity & Belonging:** values and honors diverse experiences and perspectives, strives to create welcoming and respectful workplace, and promotes opportunity for all.

+ Key attributes: respect, cultural humility, inclusiveness, advocacy, and commitment

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

Participate in bench/experimental work = 50%

+ Tissue sectioning and histology/immunohistochemistry of nerve and muscle samples

+ Assist with animal surgery and behavioral experiments if desired

+ Assist with data analysis and manuscript/grant writing if desired

Assist/Lead rodent care and colony maintenance = 40%

+ Manage general animal care, including postoperative checks on animals, administering medications, and communicating with veterinary services as needed

+ Lead mouse colony maintenance, including litter weaning, genotyping, recordkeeping, and euthanasia

+ Assist with animal experimental planning, such as ensuring appropriate supplies, medications, and animals have been ordered

+ Autoclave and disposal of biohazardous waste

Assisting with protocols and compliance = 10%

+ Assist with reviewing and updating animal use protocols for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

+ Ensure compliance with all animal use regulations by all team members

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

+ Less than one year of relevant experience

_Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration._

Desired/Preferred Qualifications:

+ Strongly desired: prior mouse colony experience, particularly with genotyping and recordkeeping

+ Two or more years of relevant research experience in a basic science laboratory setting

+ Experience with histology and immunoblotting

+ Experience with microscopy

Conditions of Employment:

+ This position is not eligible for remote work.

+ Must be able to travel to laboratory located at the UW South Lake Union research campus five days per week.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$52,692.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$87,012.00 annual

Other 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 position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.