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University of Washington
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RESEARCH SCIENTIST 1
University of Washington
| 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 Horwitz Lab in the UW Department of Physiology & Biophysics has an excellent opportunity for a Research Scientist 1. RESPONSIBILITIES Training Animals (30%): •Train non-human primates (NHPs) by monitoring their performance, adjusting task difficult, and providing food and juice rewards to reinforced desired behavior. •Calibrate eye position monitoring devices. •Coordinate simultaneous processes on three computers to implement behavioral testing. •Store data to computer disk for offline analysis. •Analyze NHP behavioral data to monitor progress across training sessions. Animal Care Duties (30%): •Clean NHP recording chambers. •Monitor and record animal weights and water consumption. •Provide excellent animal care through monitoring and addressing nutrition, housing, and medical issues. •Provide water and treats to NHPs on occasional weekends (rotating schedule with other personnel). •Assist clinical staff with general medical care for the animals in the lab. Laboratory Maintenance (30%): •Prepare weekend water sheets. •Clean laboratory, recording booths and NHP chairs. •Clean glassware. •Restock supplies. •Prepare swab packs for chamber cleaning. •Prepare pipette tip boxes. •Autoclave water, buffers, pipette tips, tubes, and instruments. •Check eye wash stations. •Communicate with IACUC and bioengineering staff to achieve lab goals. Other Duties (10%): •Identify expired materials and discard them in accordance with UW policies. •Assist with data processing duties. •Assist with cleaning duties. •Pick up and drop off items at Surplus Property, Surgery, Shipping and Receiving, and Drug Services. •Stay current on all required training. •Perform other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS •Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, animal science, or related field. •At least one year of experience working with laboratory animals. Additional requirements: •Strong technical skills are essential in order to understand and follow specific protocols. •This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills as the employee will be interacting closely with the clinical staff, animal husbandry staff, and research staff. •Ability to work independently and collaborate with a diverse group of people. •Ability to understand and follow established experimental protocols. •Ability to collect data in a consistent and reliable manner. •Ability to assist clinical staff with animal care. •Understanding of sanitary practices and safety procedures to keep animals healthy and employees safe. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum requirements. DESIRED REQUIREMENTS •Able to identify equipment failures and able to work with the supervisor to repair broken equipment. •Experience with statistical analysis of data. •Familiarity with sterile techniques. •Cell cultures or molecular biology techniques. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT •Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. •Ability to work a flexible schedule with occasional work outside regular business hours and/or on weekends. •Willingness and ability to work with non-human primates and potentially other animals in an animal research setting. Depending on the situation, an animal allergy may be a challenge for the employee performing the work. •Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at the UW's Employee Health Clinic. The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, serum banking, immunizations such as tetanus and vaccinia, physical exam and/or review of work health history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative respiratory protective equipment. These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment. •This position may be required to work with and take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing. Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies/procedures and staying current on all required training. Bloodborne pathogen training and compliance with all WaNPRC and UW security policies is also mandatory. This position involves handling nonhuman primates and human pathogenic organisms. The ability to work in an ABSL-3 containment facility may be required. •Must be able to carry out duties that involve handling controlled substances. 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. | |||
Internal Number: 188857
About University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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