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Job Description

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.

The CSDE Biodemography Lab and Eisenberg Anthropological Genetics Lab are seeking a well-qualified candidate to fill the role of Research Technologist 1. CSDE is an interdisciplinary research group offering infrastructure support for population researchers, and the Biodemography Lab and Eisenberg Anthropological Genetics Lab offer these researchers consultation and services to facilitate work involving biomarker and genetic marker data. The Biodemography Lab uses enzyme immunoassay and similar methods to measure a variety of biomarkers in biological specimens, often for large-scale studies. The Eisenberg Anthropological Genetics Lab uses PCR- and qPCR-based assays to measure genetic markers, especially related to telomere biology.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks associated with efficient daily operation of biosafety level 2 laboratories. Under direct supervision of the Biodemography Director, the Research Technologist will:

+ Perform routine enzyme immunoassays and PCR/qPCR assays

+ Prepare buffers, solutions, and reagents

+ Process biological specimens to prepare them for assay

+ Assist in grant and contract lab work, including:

+ Receiving/sending supplies from/to client labs

+ Performing assays

+ Organizing laboratory data; sometimes including basic analyses

+ Assist in project management, including organizing biomarker collection supplies, assisting in IRB applications and status reports, organizing project documents, scheduling project meetings, and preparing agendas and minutes

+ Manage ordering and supplies inventories

+ Monitor inventory of general supplies and reorder as needed

+ Maintain records of orders placed and received

+ Routinely update a database of ordering history and expenditures by budget number

+ Housekeeping, including washing glassware and following the cleaning and decontamination schedule specified in the lab’s site-specific safety manuals

+ Assist in recording and monitoring assay quality control data for all assays

+ Equipment maintenance, including:

+ Managing regular maintenance for pipettes, including tracking which are due for calibration, decontaminating and packing them for shipment to calibration shop

+ Performing daily decontamination and maintenance tasks for equipment, including freezers, water purification system, and microplate washers and readers

+ Assist in maintaining an archive of biological specimens, including monitoring refrigerators and freezers and organizing cold storage space

+ Assist in maintaining adherence to UW EHS rules for chemical handling and waste removal for all lab work; maintain Laboratory Safety System database and the Lab Safety Manual

+ Assist in maintaining adherence to UW EHS rules for biosafety level 2 lab operations and biohazardous waste removal

+ Maintain UW EHS site-specific safety protocols, lab safety manuals, and training records for all lab users

Minimum Requirements:

+ Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelors Degree in basic biology and/or the social sciences.

Additional Requirements

+ Proficiency in or ability to learn ELISA techniques, processing large numbers of specimens accurately, and the use of a BioTek microtiter plate reader and Gen5 software.

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

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience in lab research (either as a student or employee), with a proven record of careful attention to detail and conscientious work habits.

+ The ability to work to high standards both independently and as an integral and active member of a close-knit research team is essential.

+ Commitment to a quality of work that meets CSDE high standards for excellent research and excellent service is critical.

+ Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in other Microsoft Office software is required; experience with statistical software or programming skills are desirable.

+ Experience in UW procedures for ordering supplies and in adhering to UW EHS rules is preferred, as is experience with the UW procurement, IRB, and other systems.

+ Must be willing to work with potentially infectious biological specimens collected from humans.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$44,256.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$52,104.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

50.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Research Tech

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.