Research Technician for Molecular and Cell Biology Lab (Dahlberg lab) Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/793/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=502166&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Work type: Project Part Time Location: Bellingham, WA Categories: College of Science & Engineering Position TitleResearch Technician for Molecular and Cell Biology Lab (Dahlberg Lab) About the University Western Washington University, with over 15,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 90,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western has additional sites in Anacortes, Bremerton, Everett, Port Angeles, and Poulsbo. 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Further, individual employees are expected to have the ability to operationalize sustainability concepts (economic, societal, environmental) into all aspects of performing their job duties. About the DepartmentThe Biology Department supportsWestern's mission (https://president.wwu.edu/mission-strategic-plan) , which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity. About the PositionIn the Dahlberg Lab, the research assistant will use a wide range of established protocols to conduct experiments aimed at understanding the mechanisms and biological impacts of Endoplasmic Reticulum-Associated Degradation (ERAD) in the multicellular model eukaryote Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). Current projects are focused on identifying the genetic requirements and molecular processes by which ERAD facilitates cellular protein homeostasis and how cellular stress signals related to aberrant protein accumulation are transmitted within and between cells. These projects will require the use of aseptic technique for culturing C. elegans and bacterial cells and a variety of molecular biology, biochemistry, and microscopy techniques. These techniques may include reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), recombinant DNA construction/analysis, Western blots, reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), RNA-seq, affinity purifications of protein complexes, and widefield and confocal fluorescence microscopy. Additionally, the assistant will provide general support to the lab as needed, which may include assisting in the training new undergraduate and Masters’ students in routine techniques, ordering, maintaining reagent and cell strain databases, restocking common reagents and consumables, updating the lab website, and contributing to plastic/glassware cleaning and sterilization. This is a .75 FTE, project-employment position, ending July 31, 2026. This position is advertised at 30 hours per week for one year; there is the possibility of increased and/or extended hours or term. Required Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or related field + Hands-on experience with one or more relevant experimental techniques listed in the Position Responsibilities + Strong organizational and written and interpersonal communication skills + Ability to commit to a minimum of 1 year, with the possibility of extension Preferred Qualifications + More than ~3-months research experience in a biology-, biochemistry-, or related-laboratory + Experience with aseptic technique, cell culturing, and relevant molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or fluorescence light microscopy techniques + Experience with the R Programming language, Excel and/or biostatistics, and electronic laboratory notebook Conditions of EmploymentAll employees must comply with our Immunization policies, includingProof of Rubeola Measles Immunity (https://policy.wwu.edu/POL-U1300.01-Requiring-Proof-Of-Rubeola-Measles-Immunity) within 60-days of hire. Please reach out toHR@wwu.eduif you need information regarding medical or religious exemption and applicable accommodations. Salary Hiring range is $41,947 - $48,240 (@.75 FTE)/year. Through longevity position tops out at $54,532 Benefits Information Benefits Overview for Administrative Professional Position (https://hr.wwu.edu/files/2022-01/Benefits%20-%20Professional%20Staff.pdf) . Application Instructions Application materials should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications. Please include a CV or resume with at least two contacts who are willing to serve as references. Closing Date NotesApplication review begins April 21, 2025; position is open until filled. Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires which includes asexual misconduct background check (https://hr.wwu.edu/sexual-misconduct-background-checks) . Job no: 502166 Advertised: Mar 20 2025 08:00 Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: