Temporary Research Scientist Engineer 1

University of Washington • Seattle, WA, United States • Posted June 24, 2026

Location Seattle, WA
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted June 24, 2026
**Job Description**

**The Pediatrics Department** **has an outstanding opportunity for** **a Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer** **to join their team.**

**About this Opportunity**

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Temporary Research Scientist/Engineer is responsible for nucleotide extractions, library preparations on the Oxford Nanopore platforms, molecular genetics, and additional specialized work in support of this research.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Bench Research (75%)** Engage in laboratory work in support of multiple grants and funded research projects

+ Nucleic acid isolation, quantification, and purification from multiple sources.

+ PCR and Sanger sequencing.

+ DNA and RNA library preparation for long-read sequencing.

+ Running long-read sequencing equipment.

+ Other established molecular biology techniques.

+ Identify challenges with existing laboratory pro...

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