Req #: 239027 Department: THE DEPT. OF NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY Appointing Department Web Address: https://neurosurgery.uw.edu/ Job Location Detail: On-site Posting Date: 09/26/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 10/07/2024 Salary: $3,581 - $4,772 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-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) 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 Department of Neurological Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Technologist 2 (NE S SEIU 925 RT) to join their team.** The Emerson lab in the Department of Neurological Surgery focuses on modeling malignant brain tumors (e.g. glioblastoma, high-grade meningioma, etc.) and their interaction with the tumor microenvironment through the use of cerebral organoids and single cell techniques. Experiments will include the use of patient-derived tumor tissue, with the goal of translating findings in the lab to treatments for patients. Highly motivated candidates with strong expertise in cell culture (especially embryonic stem cells and/or induced pluripotent stem cells) and single-cell techniques are preferred, even if prior experience is not in the field of brain tumors per se. Besides the exciting projects in translational brain tumor research we offer a great lab environment in the vibrant University District of Seattle, right on the Montlake Cut. The laboratory will support initiatives to promote the scientific/medical careers of technicians. **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** + Perform laboratory procedures and investigative work as part of ongoing research projects. + Perform a variety of moderately complex investigative/technical procedures; interpret results and determine whether they are consistent with experimental goals; modify experimental procedures or technique to obtain optimal experimental results; assist in the assembly, organization and interpretation of data. + Assist in the planning, execution and analysis of research experiments. + Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining most suitable methods to be used in research. + Identify methodological problems in research protocol and implement modifications to optimize experimental results. + Prepare and present written or oral progress reports concerning studies including assembly, organization, and interpretation of data. + Coordinate specialized research functions such as establishing and maintaining cultures for which methodology is not yet developed. + Perform statistical analyses of data **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** + Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of technology or science, PLUS one year of research experience equivalent to Research Technologist I OR one year of full-time post-baccalaureate college in an appropriate field of science or technology. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS** + Professional level experience may be substituted, year-for-year, for the formal academic degree. + Excellent time management and organizational skills + Strong written and oral communication skills + Ability to work independently and as a part of a team **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS** + Extensive experience with cell culture, particularly with embryonic stem cells and/or induced pluripotent stem cells. + Proficiency in single-cell techniques, such as single-cell RNA sequencing, with a strong understanding of the associated data analysis. + Prior experience working with patient-derived tumor tissues or in the field of cancer research. + Strong background in experimental design and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize protocols independently 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.