• Research Technologist 1 (Temp)

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 246331

     

    Department: BIOLOGY: LAURSEN LAB

     

    Job Location Detail: 100% on-campus lab work. Ad hoc/occasional remote work with supervisor approval.

     

    Posting Date: 05/27/2025

    Closing Info:

    Closes On 06/10/2025

     

    Salary: $3,664 - $4,216 per month

     

    Shift: First Shift

    Notes:

    As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20250130-a11y.pdf)

     

    As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

     

    UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

    POSITION PURPOSE

    The Laursen Lab is seeking a **Research Technologist 1 (NE S SEIU 925 RT) - Laursen Lab** to join our newly-formed lab in the Biology Department at the University of Washington. The successful candidate will work under the general supervision of a faculty investigator to create new strains of transgenic mosquitoes and oversee the maintenance of existing laboratory stocks of mosquitoes. The individual will also assist with lab ordering and the maintenance of laboratory supplies for the lab group. The technologist will have the opportunity to work with the principle investigator to carry out independent molecular, behavioral, and genetic studies to deepen our understanding of mosquito biology.

    POSITION DIMENSIONS AND IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY

    The Laursen Laboratory ( https://www.biology.washington.edu/people/profile/willem-laursen ) studies how insects sense the external environment as well as their own internal state, with a particular emphasis on understanding the cells and molecules that detect temperature, humidity, and chemosensory (taste) cues. The animals we primarily study, vector mosquitoes, use these senses to find human hosts, mating partners, and appropriate sites to lay their eggs, making the study of these sensory modalities important for both the basic science insights obtained and human health. To address these questions, we are developing new genetic tools and strategies to enhance basic research in the lab and pest control approaches in the field. We pair these genetic approaches with a combination of molecular biology, physiology and behavioral analysis. The position is particularly well-suited for individuals looking for = 2 years of full-time laboratory experience prior to pursuing graduate or professional school and all contributions will be considered for research publications.

     

    **DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Position responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

    + Performing molecular and genetic studies in mosquitoes including mosquito husbandry, behavioral assays, PCR, molecular cloning, and transgenesis. (70%)

    + Administering lab ordering and maintenance of laboratory supplies. (20%)

    + Overseeing the maintenance of Aedes aegypti stocks and organizing lab-wide tasks. (10%) **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

    + Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent OR a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology. **ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**

    + The announcement of position vacancy (recruiting bulletin) may specify course work or experience within a specific discipline if determined necessary by the personnel officer.

    + Training or experience within a specific discipline will be required to meet the unique requirements of individual positions.

    + Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. **DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Bachelors Degree in Biology.

    + Previous laboratory experience with molecular biology, genetics, and/or mosquitoes preferred.

    + Strong self-management, organizational skills, and ability to work independently as well as a member of a team.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.