Graduate Student Research Assistant (GSRA) - Marsillach Laboratory - Summer 2023

LOCATION: Seattle, WA

Part-time position, 20-40 hours per week

CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2023

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: RA/TA

JOB #: 19630

POSTED: June 2, 2023

Description:

Job description

The Marsillach Laboratory in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, housed in the School of Public Health at the University of Washington, has an opportunity for a Research Scientist to conduct research related to environmental and occupational exposures and derived adverse health outcomes. This a project appointment position for 2 months that can be up to 100% time.

Purpose of the research project this position supports:

The research at the Marsillach laboratory centers on 1) understanding how antioxidant systems are affected by oxidative stress and inflammation, resulting in disease development; 2) developing proteomics/adductomics methods for biomonitoring environmental exposures in occupational settings, in early life and during aging; and 3) studying the relationship between environmental exposures and disease, particularly from organophosphorus insecticides, air pollution, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), heavy metals, and oxidative stress.

Position’s major duties and responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will work under the direction of Dr. Marsillach. This position will join the research team on a major ongoing project, the VOC-EDGE project, which examines the use of novel VOC biomarkers of exposure, such as protein adducts in human blood, while assessing the effectiveness of a public health intervention to help transition auto repair shops and other businesses from using VOC-based degreasers to safer alternatives. Focus areas:

Conduct Research (80%)

  • Conduct systematic literature reviews
  • Conduct or coordinate laboratory processing and analyses of samples
  • Manage organization and inventory of samples from this project
  • Develop and pilot laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures

Interpretation and Translation (10%)

  • Help prepare manuscripts, technical reports, and return of results for dissemination to diverse audiences as needed
  • Create figures and presentations
  • Participate in reporting and evaluation processes

Data Analysis and Integration (5%)

  • Manage and analyze data

Field work (5%)

  • Opportunity to assist in field work (sampling and questionnaire obtention, work observation)
Additional Details:

Hours per week (approx.): 20-40

Skills/Eligibility:

*GSRA positions are for UW students that are not taking classes during the summer quarter.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field
  • Pursuing a MS or MPH in Toxicology, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, Biochemistry, Urban Planning or a related field
  • One or more years of experience in a laboratory research setting
  • Experience working with academic investigators and researchers
  • Demonstrated research skills, in both qualitative and quantitative methods (design, implementation, and analysis)
  • Demonstrated oral presentation skills, both with and without Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate well with people from diverse ethnic/racial, socioeconomic, and professional backgrounds
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a MS or MPH in Toxicology, Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Health, Public Health, Biochemistry, Urban Planning or a related field
  • Two or more years of work experience in a laboratory research setting
  • Experience in protein purification, enzymatic assays, HPLC and sample digestion for mass spectrometry
  • Experience in handling of hazardous chemicals and biospecimens (human blood)
  • Experience with statistical programs and language (e.g., R)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate interdisciplinary research to broad audiences in English
  • Willingness to actively participate by offering suggestions for improving team efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and independently determine appropriate communications and procedures to handle sensitive information with tact, diplomacy, and discretion

Working Environmental Conditions:

  • Position will be hybrid with some in-person work at the UW Seattle campus
How to Apply:

How to Apply:

  • Review and confirm that you have satisfied the position eligibility requirements listed above.
  • Send a single Word or PDF document that includes your résumé and a brief cover letter describing how your skills and experience qualify you for this position to jmarsi@uw.edu.

More Information about This Position:  

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html 

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