Lucas Murray Email and Phone Number

Research Scientist | PhD | R&D, biotech, medical devicesI am a postdoctoral researcher working in Dr. Charles Asbury’s single-molecule biophysics laboratory at the University of Washington. I currently work as an experimentalist to understand the mechanisms of the protein machines that pull chromosomes apart during cell division. I devise new techniques, processes, and instrumentation for single-molecule biophysical studies for my work and others in the lab. I communicate my data and results clearly and concisely both internally and to the broader community. My future aim is to be involved in research and development for a biomedical or biotech product. I excel in dynamic environments with high collaboration on cross-functional teams. My skills include experimental design, single-molecule methods, data processing and visualization, biostatistics, record keeping, and effective communication of scientific data. I am best known in my current role for innovating to solve tough process problems and optimization of processes for high-quality data collection. I attribute this to my attention to detail in process design and ensuring quality at all levels. Moving forward, I am most interested in directing my efforts to solving “bottleneck” problems, where solutions enable new information or technology. My supervisor and colleagues would describe me as a resourceful team player who is driven to persist and innovate when facing adversity.