Research Scientist/Engr 2

Seattle

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Scientific platform development and project execution (50%)- end-to-end implementation of high-throughput workflows to generate protein functional data- development of robust protein and molecular biology workflows- execution of standard molecular biology and protein protocols- writing and troubleshooting of protocols. Computation/programming (25%)- execution of, and contribution to, machine learning codebase- writing scripts to support data processing, automation, workflow implementation. Data curation and analysis (10%)- analysis of experimental data in a standardized format- deposition of data in centralized data repository- gain insights with data to inform future experiments- support the continued development of our internal results database. Coordination and communication (5%)- engagement with IPD colleagues and external partners to discuss project plans and results- contribute to publications. Training (5%)- train IPD colleagues on experimental workflows and equipment. Wet lab organization and maintenance (5%)- work with IPD colleagues to ensure lab is well-organized and that instruments are maintained for proper performance Required Qualifications. To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license,certification, and/or registration. Minimum Qualifications. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department. Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, or related fields and 2 years of relevant experience with molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry. Additional Requirements:- substantial molecular biology and/or protein biochemistry experience- strong experience with computational biology and/or general programming- demonstrated ability for high-quality, reproducible experimental work- prior contributions to the development, optimization, automation, and standardization of higher throughput molecular biology or protein workflows- significant experience with automated or semi-automated systems for high-throughput data generation- experience working in a platform-focused group with expectations to support a wide-range of partners- eagerness and ability to learn and engage in new topics and scientific domains- self-motivated and self-directed- organizational aptitude to work on multiple concurrent projects. Preferred Qualifications- mass spectrometry experience. About the Team. Located at the University of Washington in Seattle, the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers create proteins that solve modern challenges in medicine, technology, and sustainability. Joining our team means becoming part of one of the largest and most innovative public universities in the world.

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