Req #: 234021

Department: DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACY

Posting Date: 05/14/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $3,887 - $7,765 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230701_a11y.pdf )

Although open until filled, priority application date is June 1, 2024.

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 University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

The University of Washington School of Pharmacy is ranked nationally in the top schools of Pharmacy. At the School of Pharmacy, we are committed to educating the next generation of leaders in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research and health care – while seeking to ensure the safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines.

The Department of Pharmacy in the School of Pharmacy has an outstanding opportunity for a highly-motivated Research Scientist/Engineer 1 (NE S UAW RSE). Under the guidance of the Lab Manager and Principal Investigator, the Research Scientist/Engineer I will be responsible for performing specialized lab tests to assess pharmacokinetics of investigational agents in rodent models of neurological disease, in vivo pharmacology experiments and basic biomolecular assays for investigational studies for preclinical neurotherapeutic drug development. While this position will generally follow established standard operating procedures of the research laboratory, the incumbent should be highly flexible and work well in a dynamic research environment. Strong attention to detail is required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare biological samples for mass spectrometry, perform mass spectrometry analyses and interpret the results - 40%.

• Assists the Principal Investigator in the implementation and performance of experimental protocols and procedures, as well as the modification of existing techniques for the collection of bioanalytical data across multiple tissue matrices in rodents – 20%.

• Operates complex and highly specialized laboratory and surgical instruments and equipment in support of research activities for drug development; may instructs others in their use – 20%.

• Reviews scientific journals, abstracts and other literature concerning experimental procedures, confers with Principal Investigators concerning implementation of experimental procedures – 5%.

• Performs statistical calculations, basic data analysis and prepares reports summarizing experimental research results – 5%.

• Assist in the general development of research protocols, modifying and implementing procedures and records. Prepares research results for communication to Principal Investigators – 5%.

• General laboratory support, including maintaining supplies used in procedures and experimental procedures; acquires data for manuscript publication; attend lab meetings and research seminars as relevant to laboratory activities; prepare equipment and rooms for acute or chronic studies or procedures; performs other research duties as assigned – 5%. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or other related scientific field, and minimum of one year of relevant experience, OR equivalent combination of education/experience.

• Occasional need for flexible schedule, dependent on research needs.

• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent records-keeping ability and strong verbal and written communication skills. Works well in a fast-paced team environment.

• Expertise and background in pharmaceutical sciences, pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, and bioanalytical assays including mass spectrometry, pharmacology and toxicology.

• Excellent grasp of drug dosing and formulation procedures.

• Preference will be given to applicants with prior in vivo biomedical research experience. Application Process: The application process 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 access 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.

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.