Research ScientistEngr-1

Seattle, OR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for a highly-motivated Research Scientist/Engr-1 to join the growing and dynamic viral glycoprotein production team in the Veesler lab which supports vaccine and therapeutic development and structural studies of coronaviruses paramyxoviruses herpesviruses and other zoonotic pathogens. The position will involve competent participation in key projects requiring analytical and decision-making skills in addition to technical skills and scientific knowledge of the field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ongoing duties will include skillful management and support for projects and experiments such as

Recombinant expression and purification of viral glycoproteins and other proteins in mammalian cells and E. coli (50%)with biochemical/biophysical characterization (using biolayer interferometry ELISA pull downs electron microscopy) and serological evaluation of infection/vaccine-elicited antibodies using ELISA (25%).
In addition to the above extensive scientific project work this position will involve: real-time reporting and analysis of data providing input to key decisions on the direction of experiments analyzing and reporting results (15%); participating in writing of scientific papers and manuscripts (10%). Most of these duties require a high level of specialized scientific education and skill and play a key part in the overall success of the research projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry Biology or related field and one year of experience working in a biochemistry lab OR Equivalent combination of education/experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Hands-on experience with recombinant protein expression prokaryotic and mammalian cell culture secreted and cytoplasmic proteins protein purification including common chromatographic methods (affinity size exclusion etc.) protein biophysical characterization binding assays stability assays independent planning of timelines and experiments and effectively communicating results and/or changes/progress with the other members of the team.
The position will involve recombinant expression and purification of viral glycoproteins in mammalian cellswithbiochemical/biophysical characterization (using biolayer interferometry ELISA pull downs electron microscopy)andserological evaluation of infection/vaccine-elicited antibodies using ELISA.
The position requires a high levelof organization working independently and being a team-player ensuring clear communication with other members of the team and real-time reporting of data.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Desire to set up high throughput glycoprotein production pipelines with multiple projects ongoing at a time; good analytical skills ability to contribute to project decisions

Application Process:

A cover letter is required for this position and must be attached with your application for your application to be considered.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$66000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$74400.00 annual

Other Compensation:

Benefits:

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Temporary or Regular

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

UAW Research

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Our Commitment

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Required Experience:

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a highly-motivated Research Scientist/Engr-1 to join the growing and dynamic viral glycoprotein production team in the Veesler lab which supports vaccine and therapeutic development and structural studies of coronaviruses paramyxoviruses herpesviruses and other zoon...