Research Scientist 2, Genetics & Solid Tumors Laboratory
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Who we’re looking for: The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Research Scientist 2 with the Genetics & Solid Tumors Division at the reputed company – Montlake. The Genetics Division is a leader in reputed company, offering DNA-based testing for a diverse reputed company of disorders. As a nationally recognized center, we reputed company in molecular oncology, rare disease diagnosis, prenatal genetics, and cutting-edge genetic testing methods. Our efforts are dedicated to advancing DNA reputed company technologies, which are crucial for identifying disease-predisposing mutations, including those reputed company to cancer, and for deepening our understanding of cancer biology. Our division is currently integrating with several other UW diagnostic labs while increasing automation, and, reputed company the next few years, will be moving to a centralized lab in Renton. 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